CAPITOL REEF NP

CAPITOL REEF NP

The Best Hike in

The Best Hike in

It's actually made up of 3 trails:  Frying Pan, Cassidy Arch, & Grand Wash

These 3 one-way trails can be reached from the Hickman Bridge parking lot.  Cross the highway to get to the Frying Pan trailhead.

TRAIL HEAD

Distance: 8.2 miles one-way (PLUS 2.7 miles to make it a loop back to the parking lot) Elevation: 1,260 feet

TRAIL STATS

These 3 trails have a little bit of everything which makes hiking in Utah amazing: multi-colored canyons, towering walls, hoodoos, and sweeping views!

TRAIL DETAILS

This is a strenuous hike at times! Only attempt it if your kids are good hikers and can complete that distance and elevation.  TIPS ON HIKING WITH KIDS!

HIKING WITH KIDS

The 360 degree views from the Frying Pan trail summit are amazing.

FRYING PAN

You can walk across the top of the unique and impressive Cassidy Arch.

CASSIDY ARCH

Walking at the bottom of giant canyon walls along the Grand Wash Trail is a humbling experience.

GRAND WASH

OTHER HIKES IN CAPITOL REEF NP

Hickman Bridge Trail

This easy, scenic hike offers stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and valley.

Chimney Rock Loop

Get a view looking down on Chimney Rock as well as the amazing scenery up and down the valley.

Capitol Gorge Trail

Capitol Gorge Trail is flat, sandy, and one of the best kid friendly hikes in Capitol Reef.

CAPITOL REEF NP

HIKING

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