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Jailhouse Rock in Utah

Hike

Jailhouse Rock/ Temple Rock

Passes Lower South Desert Overlook
Inside Capitol Reef National Park

7.6 mi out & back · 465 ft gain · 5,810 ft high point · Moderate

In Capitol Reef National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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About this hike

This 7.6-mile out and back route near Jailhouse Rock and Temple Rock in Capitol Reef National Park passes the Lower South Desert Overlook.

Elevation

465 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

8.7 mi from the trailhead
Fruita Campground
Campground · Utah

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

10 mi from you
Cassidy Arch
- Ends at a waterfall
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- 1,439 ft of climbing
3.3 mi out & back · 1,439 ft gain · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Out: 150 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Lower South Desert OverlookAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Jailhouse RockNearby · 1.0 mi in
Temple RockNearby · 2.5 mi in

Nearby reading

Jailhouse Rock (Utah)

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 7.6 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 465 ft round trip
High point: 5,810 ft
Low point: 5,598 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 7.6 mi and 465 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 38.4042° N · 111.2037° W

Get directions Open the map

8.7 mi from the trailhead

Fruita Campground

Campground · Utah

9.0 mi from the trailhead

Capitol Reef Group Campground

Campground · Utah

8 mi from you

Rim Overlook

Ends at Rim Overlook
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
1,231 ft of climbing

4.5 mi out & back · 1,231 ft gain · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Golden Throne

Ends at Golden Throne Viewpoint
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
2,839 ft of climbing

1.9 mi out & back · 2,839 ft gain · Hard

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Cohab Canyon Fruita Overlooks South

Ends at South Fruita Overlook
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
Camp under a mile away

3.1 mi out & back · 885 ft gain · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away

Frying Pan

Near Pectols Pyramid
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
2,504 ft of climbing

8.0 mi out & back · 2,504 ft gain · Hard

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away

Hickman Bridge

Ends at Hickman Bridge Overlook
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
Camp 1 mi away

1.7 mi loop · 576 ft gain · Easy

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 1 mi away

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Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 4 mi away
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- Near Mummy Cliff Lookout
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- Camp 4 mi away
5.6 mi out & back · 922 ft gain · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 4 mi away
Upper South Desert Overlook
- Ends at Upper South Desert Overlook
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- Camp under a mile away
0.5 mi out & back · 191 ft gain · Easy
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away
Chimney Rock Loop
- Ends at Mummy Cliff Lookout
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- Camp 4 mi away
3.6 mi loop · 849 ft gain · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 4 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today63°41°Sunny
Thu58°40°Sunny
Fri55°42°Partly Sunny
Sat50°37°Light Rain
Sun51°37°Mostly Sunny
Mon50°39°Partly Sunny
Tue48°Rain And Snow Likely

Today: Sunny · wind 3 mph NNW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain