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Moenkopi Fm. redbeds (Lower Triassic) over Kaibab Limestone (Permian), Sulphur Creek, Capitol Reef National Park, southern Utah 3 (8433712447)

Hike

Fremont River

Ends at a viewpoint
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
Camp under a mile away

2.9 mi out & back · 571 ft gain · 5,929 ft high point · Moderate

From Fremont Gorge Overlook Trailhead via Visitor Center to Campground (0.4 mi)

In Capitol Reef National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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About this hike

From Fremont Gorge Overlook Trailhead, this 2.9-mile out and back via Visitor Center to Campground reaches a viewpoint in Capitol Reef National Park.

Elevation

571 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.3 mi from the trailhead
Fruita Campground
Campground · Utah

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

2 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: 500 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointDestination · 1.4 mi in
Rim OverlookNearby · 0.0 mi in
North Fruita OverlookNearby · 0.2 mi in
South Fruita OverlookNearby · 0.2 mi in

Nearby reading

Civilian Conservation Corps Powder Magazine
Fruita Rural Historic District
Sulphur Creek (Fremont River)
Fruita, Utah
Fruita Schoolhouse

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: 2.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 571 ft round trip
High point: 5,929 ft
Low point: 5,418 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.9 mi and 571 ft of climbing
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Start: Fremont Gorge Overlook Trailhead
Trailhead: 38.2865° N · 111.2492° W

Get directions Open the map

0.3 mi from the trailhead

Fruita Campground

Campground · Utah

0.5 mi from the trailhead

Capitol Reef Group Campground

Campground · Utah

1 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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Fremont Gorge Overlook
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- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- 1,053 ft of climbing
4.5 mi out & back · 1,053 ft gain · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away
Visitor Center to Campground
- Near The Castle
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- Camp under a mile away
2.5 mi out & back · 67 ft gain · Easy
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away
Cohab Canyon Fruita Overlooks North
- Ends at North Fruita Overlook
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- Camp under a mile away
2.8 mi out & back · 827 ft gain · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away
Cohab Canyon Fruita Overlooks
- Ends at North Fruita Overlook
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- Camp under a mile away
2.6 mi out & back · 810 ft gain · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today54°40°Light Rain
Sat51°34°Light Rain Likely
Sun52°34°Mostly Sunny
Mon51°38°Mostly Sunny
Tue48°32°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed45°31°Mostly Sunny
Thu43°30°Chance Light Snow

Today: Light Rain · wind 6 to 9 mph SE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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