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 Trailhead Details
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. Despite it's relatively remote location, this trailhead is a hub of activity: it provides access to the popular Capitol Gorge Trail as well as the Golden Throne Trail, which in addition to their namesake features include stops at petroglyphs, water sources used by settlers, and the Pioneer Register, where early travelers marked their passage. The trailhead has restrooms and a picnic area.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Capitol Gorge Trailhead
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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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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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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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Navajo Sandstone
Stop here for a look at Capitol Reef's Najavo Sandstone.
