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This 3-mile hike takes you to the top of Cassidy Arch, which is situated 500 feet above the road and trailhead below.
Named after the famous Butch Cassidy, Cassidy Arch is located in the central portion of Capitol Reef National Park, specifically just within the western walls of Grand Wash, beside the Scenic Drive. The arch trail is a spur off of the larger Frying Pan Trail, a route that climbs northeast atop the Waterpocket Fold before dropping down into Cohab Canyon...
The Hickman Natural Bridge trail is a very relaxing and scenic trail in Capitol Reef National Park.
The Hickman Natural Bridge trail is a very relaxing and scenic trail in Capitol Reef National Park. A trail brochure - available at the trailhead - points out 17 things to observe along the hike. Notable among these are an indian granary, a small natural bridge called Nels Johnson Bridge, and, of course, Hickman Bridge.
Trips
Capitol Reef National Park, Hickman Bridge
Torrey (close to), Utah, United States
Hiking | 1.9 miles
Hiking | 1.9 miles
Capitol ReefThe Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth\'s crust
known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to
the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was
established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as
well as the unique natural and cultural history found in the area.Hickman BridgeModerate; self-guiding nature trail
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For pictures and description of this trail, see http://dyeclan.com/outdooractivities/hiking/hickmanbridge.
I also have lots of other fun outdoor activities in and around Utah on my website: http://dyeclan.com/outdooractivities.
These include canoeing, canyoneering, caving, hiking, hot springs, rock
climbing, and fun places. The site's a work in progress, so check back
often.
For pictures and description of this trail, see http://dyeclan.com/outdooractivities/hiking/cassidyarch.
I also have lots of other fun outdoor activities in and around Utah on my website: http://dyeclan.com/outdooractivities.
These include canoeing, canyoneering, caving, hiking, hot springs, rock
climbing, and fun places. The site's a work in progress, so check back
often.
Sulphur Creek is an entertaining river hike through a marvelous slot canyon.
Everyone will enjoy splashing down the river and admiring the breath-taking landscape.
Children find this hike particularly enjoyable. Nothing beats playing in water to help the
miles melt away.
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A classic hike in Capitol Reef National Park. Cassidy Arch is well worth the half-mile detour, and the 360-degree views from the highest point on the trail are great. The north end of the Frying Pan trail joins the Cohab Canyon trail; Cohab is a pretty canyon and an easy short hike from the campground at Fruita.
We walked the Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef NP. The trail takes you through an arch called Hickman Bridge. Unfortunately, I forgot to start Everytrail on my iPhone until we we headed down the trail to the parking lot. It's a beautiful hike and the bridge is a great example of the power of erosion.
Easy hike from the Capitol Gorge trailhead. Really neat natural pools in the sandstone called the Tanks. Would be really neat to visit after a rain storm whereas the Tanks would be full of water, but check with the ranger station in Fruita to make sure the road to the trailhead is open.
Capitol Reef might well be our favorite national park, and this might be our new favorite trail. The trail notes on the map say "lots of interesting side canyons to explore". We didn't explore them on this trip, but wow we plan to go back. Spending a couple of nights would be the way to check out all the side canyons.The trail is generally easy walking, though probably a third of it...
Capital Reef, Utah. Please note the last 3 miles are by bicycle on hwy 24. We left our bicycles about 3 miles up road on Hwy 24 rest area. Drove 3 miles down hwy 24 to the Grand Wash trailhead. Had a geat hike 6 mile hike, and then rode our bikes down a slight downgrade back to our car.
Use satellite view for best effect, and check out the inital elevation gain. I went back toward the Frying Pan first, and went back and forth looking for a way to get to the very top of the ridge, which I did. Great views, exciting trails along cliffsides, and great - if a little too much thunder - weather.
