Park №10SouthwestEst. 1971

Capitol Reef

Utah·241,904 acres·Spring & fall

“A 100-mile wrinkle in the earth hides orchards, petroglyphs, and slot canyons.”

Best season

Spring & fall

Trip length

1–2 days

Acres

241,904

Region

Southwest

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Highlights

Cassidy Arch
Walk-on-top arch named after Butch Cassidy's old hideout area.
Fruita orchards
2,700 historic Mormon-planted fruit trees you can pick from in season.
Hickman Bridge
133-ft natural bridge reached by an easy 2-mile family hike.

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