Capitol Reef Scenic Drive Map

Capitol Reef Scenic Drive Map. Capitol Reef Scenic Drive a photo on Flickriver The next landmark along the Scenic Drive is the spur road into the narrow, steep Grand Wash The Navajo Formation, over 1,400 feet (427 m) thick in places, caps the upper reaches of Capitol Gorge

These drives are some of the top highlights of visiting the park because they allow visitors to view some of the amazing rock formations Capitol Reef is famous for. The next landmark along the Scenic Drive is the spur road into the narrow, steep Grand Wash

8 Best Stops on SCENIC DRIVE in CAPITOL REEF National Park (Map+ Practical Tips) • Intrepid Scout

Prospectors with seafaring experience viewed this monocline as a barrier to transportation, and supplied the nautical term "reef". Expected weather for Capitol Reef Scenic Drive for the next 5 days is: Wed, March 12 - 56 degrees/clear; Thu, March 13 - 44 degrees/rain/snow; Fri, March 14 - 37 degrees/frigid; Sat, March 15 - 35 degrees/flurries; Sun, March 16 - 49 degrees/clear; The approximate number of miles are shown on roads, along with the location of visitor center, Scenic Drive, trailheads, campgrounds, picnic areas and scenic overlooks

Hanksville west along Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway = 28 miles of wonderful Geogypsy. The Scenic Drive is a 7.9 mile (12.7 km) paved road with dirt spur roads into Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge that, weather permitting, are accessible to all passenger vehicles and RV's up to 27 feet in length. PRO TIP: Make sure to read my post 9 Best Stops on Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway UT-24 to find out what are the must-see places along the way.

Visiting Capitol Reef National Park Complete 2025 Guide. Here is a Capitol Reef trail map, featuring the major trails in the main developed area of the park along the Scenic Drive, Highway 24, and near Fruita The Scenic Drive starts at the park visitor center and provides access to Grand Wash Road, Capitol Gorge Road, and Pleasant Creek Road