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Capitol Gorge

Inside Capitol Reef National Park

2.2 mi one way · 441 ft climb · 5,482 ft high point · Moderate

In Capitol Reef National Park · Utah · National Park Service

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About this hike

Capitol Gorge is a 2.1-mile moderate trail gaining 441 feet in Capitol Reef National Park.

Elevation

243 ft of gain and 441 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.6 mi from the trailhead
Group Campsite
Campground · Utah

More hikes nearby

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6 mi from you
Cohab Canyon
- Summits Pectols Pyramid
- Inside Capitol Reef National Park
- Camp under a mile away
1.6 mi one way · 485 ft climb · Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp under a mile away

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: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 243 ft
Descent: 441 ft
High point: 5,482 ft
Low point: 5,241 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: National Park Service
State: Utah
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Trailhead: 38.2095° N · 111.1685° W

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6.6 mi from the trailhead

Capitol Reef Group Campground

Campground · Utah

6.6 mi from the trailhead

Fruita Campground

Campground · Utah

5 mi from you

Cassidy Arch

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
Camp 2 mi away

1.5 mi one way · 794 ft climb · Easy

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Golden Throne

Ends at Golden Throne Viewpoint
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
2,445 ft of climbing

2.9 mi loop · 2,445 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 6 mi away

Rim Overlook

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

2.0 mi one way · 984 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Hickman Bridge

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

1.3 mi one way · 529 ft climb · Moderate

Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 1 mi away

Chokecherry Atv Trail

Summits Chokecherry Point
Inside Dixie National Forest
1,922 ft of climbing

3.2 mi one way · 1,922 ft climb · Easy

Dixie National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

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2.3 mi one way · 954 ft climb · Easy
Capitol Reef National Park · Camp 2 mi away

Weather

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Sun75°54°Sunny
Mon76°55°Mostly Sunny

Tue

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Thu74°55°Mostly Sunny

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Today: Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 0 to 7 mph S

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