Goosenecks Trail
Not a hike but a stroll, the Goosenecks Trail leads just 600 feet from the parking lot to Goosenecks Point.
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Goosenecks Trail Details
Not a hike but a stroll, the Goosenecks Trail leads just 600 feet from the parking lot to Goosenecks Point, which will raise a hair or two on your neck with the 800-foot views of Sulphur Creek and the eroding landscape of Capitol Reef. The trail has just a single switchback and a full uphill steps -- small price to pay for the views you get.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.4 mile
Estimated time
10-20 min
Region
N/A
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