Capitol Reef National Park: Stegosaur Loop
This challenging 6.3-mile lasso loop takes an off-trail tour of The Stegosaur, a massive sandstone fin in Capitol Reef National Park.
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Capitol Reef National Park: Pleasant CreekPass through sunburnt red canyons and cliffs marked with ancient petroglyphs en route to a secret swim- ming hole on this isolated 6-mile out-and-back. Capitol Reef National Park: Stegosaur LoopThis challenging 6.3-mile lasso loop takes an off-trail tour of The Stegosaur, a massive sandstone fin in Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park: Sulphur Creek GoosenecksScramble through a beautiful (and overlooked) 5.4-mile slot canyon filled with pools and waterfalls. Expect wet feet and maybe some swimming.
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National Parks: Capitol ReefDiscover a private paradise by crossing the park’s convoluted Waterpocket Fold. May Close-to-Home HikesOur map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here. |
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