Navajo Sandstone
Stop here for a look at Capitol Reef's Najavo Sandstone.
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Navajo Sandstone Details
Stop on the Capitol Gorge Road shoulder for a look at Capitol Reef's Najavo Sandstone, which caps the rock formations to the east (look for the white rock on top). Softer than the Wingate Sandstone, the Navajo Sandstone is more prone to weathering into rounded shapes, giving the park its famous Capitol Dome and other landmarks.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Navajo Sandstone
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0.4 mi away
Capitol Gorge Parking Area
The Capitol Gorge Parking Area sits near the end of the paved Scenic Drive and the beginning of the snaking dirt road to Capitol Gorge itself.
0.5 mi away
Capitol Gorge
At the south end of Scenic Drive, and at the further end of the unpaved 2.4-mile Capitol Gorge Road, is Capitol Gorge, a small, deep canyon carved out of the Waterpocket Fold.
0.5 mi away
Pleasant Creek Road
Pleasant Creek Road begins at the southern terminus of Scenic Drive, and is recommended only for high-clearance or 4WD vehicles.
0.9 mi away
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
1.0 mi away
Capitol Gorge Trail
Although only a 1-mile route (one-way) the easy Capitol Gorge Trail passes plenty of history in its short distance.
