Capitol Reef National Park Map

1880 nels johnson an early settler plants the first orchards of apples peaches pear plum and walnut trees in the area.

Capitol reef national park map.

Phones are answered when staff is available. Is not permitted in the park. Uneven ground but fairly level. 1928 ephraim portman pectol begins sending photos and stories about the waterfold pocket area to washington d c.

Steep grades uneven terrain and long steady climbs. Do not disturb or collect plants animals fossils artifacts and minerals. Located in south central utah in the heart of red rock country capitol reef national park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs canyons domes and bridges in the waterpocket fold a geologic monocline a wrinkle on the earth extending almost 100 miles. Capitol reef map from the park brochure.

The notom bullfrog road intersects utah hwy 24 nine miles 14 4 km east of the capitol reef visitor center and extends south to bullfrog visitor center and marina and glen canyon national recreation area this road is paved for the first 10 miles 16 1 km and then becomes a well maintained dirt road. Visit this page to get maps to the many great national parks and recreation areas surrounding capitol reef national park. It looks much nicer and gives you a better feel for the park. Other key dates in capitol reef national park s history.

You can also browse the best selling capitol reef maps and guidebooks on amazon. The hickman bridge trail goes under and around the natural bridge and is considered moderate. A mix of steep grades and level sections. If no one answers please leave a message your call will be returned.

Note the route and road type of the main roads and different sections of the park such as cathedral valley fruita historic district and muley twist canyon before you decide on where to stay and what park entrance to use. Ground fires are only allowed in grates provided in campgrounds. Starting elevation for many trails in capitol reef is around 5 000 feet 1524 meters which can make even easy. 435 425 3791 recorded park information available 24 hours a day.

Here s the new capitol reef national park map 2 0 mb showing topographic relief and true color a bit better than the older park brochure maps below. Discover the waterpocket fold a geologic wrinkle on earth.