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    13 Best Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park

    Capitol Reef National Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Utah’s red rock country, is home to some of the best epic hikes in the Southwest.

    I first visited Capitol Reef in 2023, and like a lot of first-time visitors, I didn’t have high expectations for the least-visited Utah National Park. But I couldn’t have been more wrong! In Capitol Reef I discovered a wonderland of canyons, mesas, rugged scenic drives, indigenous and pioneer history – and of course tons of iconic hikes!

    From iconic arches likes Hickman Natural Bridge and Cassidy Arch, exploring canyons like the Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge, and rugged off-road slot canyons like Headquarters Canyon, this guide includes all the must-do hikes in Capitol Reef.

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  • Hickman Bridge trail, one of the most popular hikes in Capitol Reef National Park
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    One Epic Day in Capitol Reef National Park

    Capitol Reef may just be Utah’s most underrated gem. Tucked deep in southwestern canyon country, Capitol Reef is Utah’s least visited National Park. But whether you’re an avid hiker, casual road tripper, or canyoneering thrill-seeker, you really don’t want to miss spending one day in Capitol Reef National Park.