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Best things to do in Capitol Reef National Park

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Top 15 things to do in Capitol Reef National Park

1. The Hickman Bridge Trail

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
Tours from $8 › Learn more about The Hickman Bridge Trail

2. Capitol Reef National Park

Admire the colorful rock arches and the vast canyon at Capitol Reef National Park . The park is part of the Waterpocket Fold, a rare warp in the earth's crust that formed millions of years ago. This warp created the tall, white, sandstone domes that you'll see. Admire the rock art of ancient people in the Capitol Gorge. Explore the park on hiking trails or the gravel roads, keeping an eye out for remnants of early settlers' log cabins. Enjoy fruit from the trees first cultivated by Mormon planters. Begin your day at the visitor center, where you can pay admission and a fee to harvest fruit and purchase a backcountry pass. You can also reserve a campsite here.
Suggested duration: 8 hours
Tours from $26 › Learn more about Capitol Reef National Park

3. Little Wild Horse Canyon, Utah

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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4. Canyonlands National Park Backcountry 4x4 Adventure from Moab

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On this half-day 4WD adventure from Moab, explore the rugged, red stone interior of Canyonlands National Park, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Island in the Sky district and the stunning Gooseneck Overlook. Your professional guide will navigate your vehicle down the switchbacks of the famous Shafer Trail, where you will not only see the remains of ancient Pueblo civilizations but also admire the canyon walls that drop 1,000 feet (300m) down. It’s an easy drive from Moab to Canyonlands, and the views of the meandering Colorado River help cap off this Utah adventure.
Suggested duration: 4 hours
Tours from $181 › More about this tour at viator.com ›
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5. Off-Road & ATV Trails

Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
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6. Gifford Homestead

Suggested duration: 2 hours
Tours from $8 › Learn more about Gifford Homestead

7. Capitol Gorge Trail

Suggested duration: 2 hours
Tours from $7 › Learn more about Capitol Gorge Trail

8. Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Self-Driving Audio Tours

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Get ready for the trip of a lifetime in Utah’s famous Mighty Five national parks! This bundle of self-guided tours includes everything you need for the best Utah experience. Witness gravity-defying bridges at Arches, strange and alien pillars of stone in Bryce Canyon, dramatic fissures in the earth at Canyonlands, petroglyphs and pioneer settlements at Capitol Reef, and the sheer majesty of Mother Nature at Zion. Experience the must-see attractions of this incredible state and learn about their history along the way!Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the designated starting point to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Suggested duration: 8 to 9 hours
Tours from $26 › More about this tour at viator.com ›

9. Goosenecks Overlook

Suggested duration: 2 hours
Tours from $7 › Learn more about Goosenecks Overlook

10. Fremont Petroglyphs

Suggested duration: 2 hours
Tours from $7 › Learn more about Fremont Petroglyphs

11. Grand Wash Trail

Suggested duration: 2 hours
Tours from $7 › Learn more about Grand Wash Trail

12. Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Limousine Tour from St George Utah (Las Vegas Area)

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Why travel & tour with strangers or in a large group and be crammed into a van, shuttle or a bus and have absolutely no control over when, where or for how long you stop for short hikes, pictures, gift shopping, etc. Utah Mighty 5 Tours will personalize a custom guided private road based limousine tour based on your wishes, wants and needs. Ideal for 2 to 4 tourists. Great luxury tour for Seniors.Inside the car you will always have cold and/or hot beverages (depending on your tastes) and plenty of specialized gourmet snacks for you the "VIP" guests.With our classical 72" stretch limousines, you will travel in the lap of VIP luxury with up to a maximum of your six (6) passengers per tour. You will not be traveling with anyone you do not bring along. Our cars are equipped with rear controls for stereo, LED lights, reading lights, A/C and heat controls, privacy partition controls and intercom to chauffeur/tour guide. You will not believe the Adventure you will be creating with us!
Suggested duration: 5 days
Tours from $3,999 › More about this tour at viator.com ›

13. Utah State Route 95, Blanding

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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14. Grand Wash to Cassidy Arch

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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15. Utah Mighty 5 National Parks Limousine Tour from St. George, UT (Las Vegas Area)

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Why travel & tour with strangers or in a large group and be crammed into a van, shuttle or a bus and have absolutely no control over when, where or for how long you stop for short hikes, pictures, gift shopping, etc. - we will personalize your custom guided private road based limousine tour based on your wishes, wants and needs. Ideal for 2 to 4 tourists. Great luxury tour for Seniors.Inside the car you will always have cold and/or hot beverages (depending on your tastes) and plenty of specialized gourmet snacks for you the "VIP" guests.With our classical 72" stretch limousines, you will travel in the lap of VIP luxury with up to a maximum of your six (6) passengers per tour. You will not be traveling with anyone you do not bring along. Our cars are equipped with rear controls for stereo, LED lights, reading lights, A/C and heat controls, privacy partition controls and intercom to chauffeur/tour guide. You will not believe the Adventure you will be creating with us!
Suggested duration: 5 days
Tours from $3,999 › More about this tour at viator.com ›

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