The Tanks
At the end of the Capitol Gorge Trail, hikers will come to the Tanks, a series of large potholes in the sandstone where erosion has carved pockets into the rock, which sometimes hold rainwater.
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The Tanks Details
At the end of the Capitol Gorge Trail, hikers will come to the Tanks, a series of large potholes in the sandstone where erosion has carved pockets into the rock, which sometimes hold rainwater. These water tanks range in size from small potholes to cisterns the size of a swimming pool, and have an important role in the desert ecosystem as repositories of water for the local flora and fauna.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Tanks
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Pioneer Register
About a half mile into the Capitol Gorge hike, visitors will come upon the Pioneer Register, a spot on the sandstone wall where early Mormon pioneers carved their names.
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Capitol Gorge Trailhead
The Capitol Gorge trailhead lies at the end of a twisting dirt road (Capitol Gorge Road) connecting to the end of the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive.
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Capitol Gorge Trail
Although only a 1-mile route (one-way) the easy Capitol Gorge Trail passes plenty of history in its short distance.
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Golden Throne Trail
The 2-mile one-way Golden Throne Trail offers great views of the trail's namesake, a 7,042-foot sandstone dome that shines yellow when hit by the sun
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Navajo Sandstone
Stop here for a look at Capitol Reef's Najavo Sandstone.
