Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks on a self-guided driving tour through Capitol Reef. Learn the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient communities to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a living in one of the most remote parts of America.

Your tour of Capitol Reef begins in the town of Torrey, here you’ll catch your first glimpse of the unique landscape that has made the Reef famous. Encounter the Twin Rocks and Chimney Rock iconic formations then, reach Panorama Point and Gooseneck Overlook.

Next is the Fluted Wall, offering a glimpse back 240 million years into the past, before arriving at the Visitor Center and the official entrance to the most scenic part of the Reef. This road will take you past the Ripple Rock Nature Center and to the Fruita Historic District.

Continue on toward Danish Hill, past Oyler Mine and hear all about the Paiute People and their traditions and legends. Heading back up north you will have a chance to check out some ancient petroglyphs left behind by the Reef’s earliest inhabitants.

Finally, you’ll see the Behunin Cabin, one of the most remote residences in this already remote location, and then arrive at the park’s east entrance. The tour concludes here.

Höjdpunkter

Witness hundreds of millions of geologic years in the colorful cliff faces dominating this striking landscape
Hike to the tops of mountains and through criss-crossed canyons unlike anywhere else on earth
Learn about the people who’ve made this inhospitable place their home, from the early communities to the Mormon pioneers
Visit a functioning orchard in the heart of the desert

Viktig information

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Note that the tour provider is not affiliated with any business near the suggested starting point, so their staff won’t have information about the tour
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
Due to the possibility of government shutdowns affecting national parks and certain attractions, it is recommended to check official websites for any updates or closures before your trip. This will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience

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Plats

79 E 1600 S, Torrey, UT 84775, USA

Mötesplats:

The tour begins on West Main Street, near Chuckwagon Lodge. On your left, you’ll see the Chuckwagon Lodge and bakery general store, and on your right, you'll find the Torrey Trading Post with its teepee and wooden bridge. Please note, this is the suggested starting point.