Skip to main content
Grand Wash Trail and Frying Pan Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Grand Wash Trail and Frying Pan Trail

Torrey, Utah

12.1 mi

Distance

5,194 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Grand Wash Trail and Frying Pan Trail is an out-and-back trail in Capitol Reef National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Wayne County, Utah. It is 12 miles long. The nearest town is Torrey, Utah, about 12 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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.

No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.

Elevation Profile

Min:1,591 ft
Max:1,971 ft
Gain:1,583 ft
Loss:1,583 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,591 ft and 1,971 ft across 12.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,591 ft1,718 ft1,844 ft1,971 ft0.0 mi3.0 mi6.1 mi9.1 mi12.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,594 ft
High point3.9 mi1,971 ft
End12.1 mi1,594 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Torrey, UT · about 12 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
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

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.

Spot an error in our data on Grand Wash Trail and Frying Pan Trail?