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Surprise Canyon

Inside Capitol Reef National Park

1.1 mi one way · 535 ft climb · 5,344 ft high point · Moderate

In Capitol Reef National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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About this hike

Surprise Canyon is a 1.1-mile moderate walk with 535 feet of climb in Capitol Reef National Park.

Elevation

93 ft of gain and 535 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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12.9 mi from the trailhead
Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground
Campground · Utah

More hikes nearby

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- 1,415 ft of climbing
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Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 9 mi away
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 93 ft
Descent: 535 ft
High point: 5,344 ft
Low point: 4,902 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 37.8314° N · 111.0055° W

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12.9 mi from the trailhead

Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground

Campground · Utah

Sheets Gulch

Passes a waterfall
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
3,612 ft of climbing

10.0 mi one way · 3,612 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 8 mi away

Halls Creek and Narrows

Ends at Halls Creek Overlook
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
4,009 ft of climbing

14.1 mi of trails · 4,009 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park

Quaking Aspen

Ends at Lower Bowns Reservoir
Inside Dixie National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.8 mi one way · 537 ft climb · Easy

Dixie National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Upper Muley Twist

Near Strike Valley Overlook
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
1,949 ft of climbing

9.2 mi loop · 1,949 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 7 mi away

Friskey Trail

Near Deer Lakes
Inside Dixie National Forest
1,837 ft of climbing

3.8 mi one way · 1,837 ft climb · Very hard

Dixie National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

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- 2,022 ft of climbing
6.8 mi one way · 2,022 ft climb · Moderate
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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun78°54°Sunny
Mon77°56°Mostly Sunny
Tue74°53°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed73°55°Mostly Sunny
Thu75°55°Mostly Sunny
Fri74°55°Mostly Sunny
Sat75°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sun: Sunny · wind 6 to 9 mph SSE

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Signal

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