Capitol Reef
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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