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    Top Spots in and near Wayne County

    • Torrey, Utah

      Photograph Cathedral Valley

      5.0
      First let me preface that a high clearance vehicle is needed for this adventure. Provided that, prepare for a journey into some very remote and beautiful desert in the middle of Capitol Reef National Park.In total the scenic loop is 57 miles of washboard riddled roads that lead to the spectacular...
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    • Torrey, Utah

      Camp in Capitol Reef National Park

      5.0
      From Interstate 70, the road can be accessed from the west just a few miles from Highway 6, and from the east just near the town of Richfield. It also meets up at the north end of Highway 12 at the town of Teasdale. There is a major campsite at Capitol Reef National Park, but also many RV sites a...
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    • Green River, Utah

      Exploring Goblin Valley

      4.5
      Goblin Valley Can entertain you for 1 hour or 10. There are no established trails, so you are free to wander around the entire park. There are cliffs to climb, slot canyons to explore and hoodoos to discover. From the parking area, you descend about 100 feet into the valley. Once you are down the...
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    • Green River, Utah

      Camp at Goblin Valley

      3.8
      Goblin Valley State Park is in a rural section of southern Utah, but if you type it into Google Maps you will go straight there. There are awesome campsites within the park but they require reservations. If you didn't take the time to reserve a campsite, don't worry, there is plenty of BLM land r...
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    • Green River, Utah

      Hike to Goblin's Lair and Carmel Canyon

      4.5
      3.18 mi / 433 ft gain
      This beautiful, isolated hike also makes for a flexible route – very few places in Goblin Valley are off limits, allowing you to customize the adventure as much as you please. The hike begins on a rapidly descending trail, heading into the heart of Goblin Valley State Park. After a quarter mile ...
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    • Garfield County, Utah

      Hike Mount Ellen in Utah's Henry Mountains

      4.0
      4 mi / 1091 ft gain
      Mount Ellen is considered an Ultra Prominent Peak. What's that you may ask? Well, Ultra Prominent Peaks are determined by how high the summit rises above its surroundings. Rising 5,812 feet above the desert floor with a summit elevation of 11,527 feet, Mount Ellen is the third most prominent peak...
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    • Green River, Utah

      Hiking Little Wild Horse Canyon & Bell Canyon Loop

      4.5
      8.03 mi / 794 ft gain
      The Little Wild Horse Canyon/Bell Canyon loop hike is a classic southern Utah experience. Little Wild Horse Canyon is the better of the two canyons, so if you can only do part of the hike do Little Wild Horse. If you're doing a loop of both, save the best for last and go up Bell Canyon and down L...
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    • Torrey, Utah

      Camp at McMillan Springs In The Henry Mountains

      McMillan Springs Campground is south of Hanksville, Utah and within the Henry Mountains, which run north and south between Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks.  Situated at 8,400 feet, McMillan Springs Campground has moderate temperatures and is managed by the BLM, so fees are donation b...
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    • Torrey, Utah

      Golden Throne

      3.59 mi / 1529 ft gain
      Capitol Reef National Park is filled with excellent hikes, and the hike to the Golden Throne should not be left out of the conversation.  This hike is 2WD accessible, has moderate distance, and decent elevation gain, making it a great hike and exercise for everyone.  The trail begins from the Cap...
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    • Torrey, Utah

      Capitol Gorge Trail

      4.02 mi / 787 ft gain
      Drive along Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park and you'll find this trailhead at the end of the road. After 7 miles of driving, you'll arrive at the Pleasant Creek Road turnout and parking area. From here, the road continues to Capitol Gorge, but is unpaved. We had to park at a small p...
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    • Wayne County, Utah

      Explore the Temple of the Sun & Moon and Glass Mountain

      The temple of the sun and moon are accessed from Cathedral Rd. in Capitol Reef National Park, the road is a 4x4 high clearance vehical road. Upon arriving at the Temples which are called “monoliths”, the giant rocks protrude from the earth, and are something like a fine piece of art. This is a po...
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    • Torrey, Utah

      Cassidy Arch Trail

      4.4
      3.08 mi / 1283 ft gain
      Follow the scenic road just past the Fruita Campground to the first dirt road on the left. The dirt road meanders through cool rock formations (great for night photography) and eventually dramatic cliffs that you will be climbing up. The parking area is obvious and there are primitive restrooms. ...
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    • Wayne County, Utah

      Hickman Natural Bridge Trail

      4.5
      1.82 mi / 413 ft gain
      Starting at 5350' in elevation, the hike to Hickman natural bridge is one of the best hikes in Capitol Reef National Park for families with small children. The hike is just under two miles round trip and doesn't include any steep or exposed sections. You'll begin your hike next to the Fremont Ri...
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    • Wayne County, Utah

      Navajo Knobs

      9.11 mi / 2018 ft gain
      Navajo Knobs is one of Capital Reef’s most spectacular hikes. It brings you, moderately, to one of Capital Reef’s most spectacular viewpoints of the main park’s viewpoints. (Tip: Upon arriving at the park the Ranger recommended this as her favorite hike, and it lived up to the hype! If you’re lo...
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    • Wayne County, Utah

      Hike Lower Cathedral Valley Overlook

      2 mi / 150 ft gain
      Now most of the pictures you see from Capitol Reef are from cathedral valley. But not many take the time to get above the most photographed area of the park. Off of Hartnet Road, at mile 17.6 you will find a small dirt parking lot for the trailhead (were talking middle of nowhere, so no pit toile...
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    • Torrey, Utah

      Grand Wash Trail, Capitol Reef National Park

      4.3
      7.09 mi / 1644 ft gain
      The Grand Wash is a canyon in Capitol Reef National Park featuring several-hundred-foot-tall sandstone walls. The canyon walls are, for the most part, widely spaced, except for a half mile long section of scenic "narrows". Hike to nearby Cassidy Arch if you have extra time. Beware of potentiall...
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    Camping and Lodging in Wayne County

    Fruita Campground
    Teasdale, Utah

    Fruita Campground

    Capitol Reef Np Group Campsite
    Torrey, Utah

    Capitol Reef Np Group Campsite

    Singletree
    Teasdale, Utah

    Singletree

    Rosebud Atv
    , Utah

    Rosebud Atv

    Elkhorn Campground
    Lyman, Utah

    Elkhorn Campground

    Sunglow Campground
    Bicknell, Utah

    Sunglow Campground

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Wayne County

    Is Capitol Reef National Park Utah’s Best Kept Secret?

    Is Capitol Reef National Park Utah’s Best Kept Secret?

    Madalyne Staab

    The Wonders of Capitol Reef National Park

    The Wonders of Capitol Reef National Park

    Holly Mandarich

    Why You Need to Explore Capitol Reef National Park

    Why You Need to Explore Capitol Reef National Park

    The Outbound Collective

    5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Canyonlands National Park

    5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Canyonlands National Park

    Hillary + Matt