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Best hikes in Capitol Reef National Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Capitol Reef National Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Hartnet Road
    27.3 mi
  2. 02
    Grand Gulch Trail
    15.6 mi
  3. 03
    Sheets Gulch Trail
    9.8 mi
  4. 04
    Upper Spring Canyon Trail
    9.8 mi
  5. 05
    Lower Muley Twist - Post Trail to Halls Creek Drainage
    8.9 mi
  6. 06
    Upper Muley Twist Canyon Trail
    7.7 mi
  7. 07
    Lower Spring Canyon Trail
    7.4 mi
  8. 08
    Sulphur Creek Top-Down Route
    5.9 mi
  9. 09
    South Draw Road
    5.5 mi
  10. 10
    Halls Creek Narrows
    4.7 mi
  11. 11
    Lower Muley Twist - Burr Trail to Post Trail
    3.9 mi
  12. 12
    Jailhouse Rock and Temple Rock Route
    3.1 mi
  13. 13
    Old Wagon Trail Loop
    2.8 mi
  14. 14
    Red Canyon Trail
    2.8 mi
  15. 15
    Frying Pan Trail
    2.7 mi
  16. 16
    Chimney Rock Loop Trail
    2.5 mi
  17. 17
    Navajo Knobs Trail
    2.4 mi
  18. 18
    Grand Wash Trail
    2.4 mi
  19. 19
    Upper Muley Twist Canyon Road
    2.4 mi
  20. 20
    Capitol Gorge Trail
    2.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Capitol Reef National Park: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.