7.9 mi
Distance
886 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 59m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Capitol Reef Scenic Drive unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,680 ft |
| High point | 5.8 mi | 1,828 ft |
| End | 7.9 mi | 1,727 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Torrey, UT · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Wayne County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Capitol Reef National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:435-425-3791
- Address:52 West Headquarters Drive · Torrey, UT · 84775
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Fruita Trail
Visitor Center to Campground
Sulphur Creek Waterfall Hike
Fremont Gorge Trail
Fremont River Trail
Cassidy Arch via Frying Pan Trail
In this park
Other trails in Capitol Reef National Park
Hickman Bridge Trail
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Navajo Knobs Trail
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Cassidy Arch Trail
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Grand Wash Trail via Northeast Trailhead
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Chimney Rock Loop Trail
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Capitol Gorge to Tanks Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
ReservableCapitol Reef Fruita Campground
0.9 mi away · UT
ReservableFruita Campground
1 mi away · UT
Sevier River
3.2 mi away · UT
Manti-LaSal National Forest Upper Joes Valley Campground
3.9 mi away · UT
Capitol Reef BLM - Cathedral Valley
4.9 mi away · UT
Capitol Reef National Park Dispersed Camping
6.1 mi away · UT
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