Capitol Reef National Park Utah

 We spent part of two days at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. We entered from the east. 

From the beginning, Capitol Reef looked different from Arches and Canyonlands. The trees along the river were a welcome sight.

Our first stop was for a short hike along a trail to see the Petroglyphs left by early Americans.

Next we hiked the short trail to Hickman Bridge.

Hickman Bridge Trailhead

Trail to Hickman Bridge

Hickman Bridge

On the next day, we got up early to hike the Grand Wash Trail. The parking had been full on the first day. It's an unusual walk with high rock cliffs on both sides.

This panorama is my attempt to "capture" the two-sided rock walls along the trail.

We stopped for a picnic lunch in this grassy area not far from the visitor's centre. There are some deer as well as old buildings and an orchard from early settlers.

Deer feed in the picnic area

Orchard near a picnic area

Here's a video of Capitol Reef National Park from my YouTube Channel: SuttonTravels

See my photos and comments on the Big 5 National Parks in Utah

Notes

Hours- Please see the website

Restrooms- those at the visitor’s centre were clean and in good working order when we visited

Picnics- There are tables throughout the park.

Trails-available--  see the website for details

My kit

Pixel 4 Google Phone with Google Fi

Panasonic Lumix Camera DMC ZS100 for zoom shots

Garmin vivofit3 tracker because I hate chargeable models

Nike Backpack

Cap with neck flap

Sunscreen and insect repellant

toilet seat covers

hand sanitizer

water bottle

 

What I Wish I’d remembered

Broadbrim hat with neck flap and chin strap

Hiking sticks

Hiking shoes or boots

 

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