Capitol Reef National Park

Drive and hike among sandstone cliffs, domes and natural bridges along the Waterpocket Fold near Torrey.

Visitor center on UT-24 at the Scenic Drive, Fruita · Torrey, UT

About Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park protects most of the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 100-mile-long wrinkle in the earth lined with colorful sandstone cliffs. Its name comes from white Navajo Sandstone domes that resemble capitol buildings. In the Fruita district you can see a Fremont Culture petroglyph panel, stop at the Gifford Homestead for pie, and pick fruit in season from about 2,000 historic orchard trees. Trails lead to Hickman Bridge and Cassidy Arch.

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