West Entrance
The west entrance to Capitol Reef National Park is along Utah Hwy. 24.
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West Entrance Details
The west entrance to Capitol Reef National Park is along Utah Hwy. 24. Entering the park from this direction you will soon come to parking areas for the Chimney Rock Trail, as well as access to the Sunset Point and Panorama Point overlook area.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Entrance
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1.0 mi away
Orientation Pullout
Read the interpretive sign here to orient yourself at the park entrance, and take a moment to view Twin Rocks, a prominent rock formation you can see from this pullout.
1.1 mi away
Twin Rocks
The Twin Rocks are Shinarump sandstone boulders sitting on a base of Moenkopi sandstone and shale.
2.6 mi away
Under Pressure Exhibit Pullout
The Waterpocket Fold is the result of pressure caused by tectonic plates pressing together about 60 million years ago.
2.9 mi away
Sulphur Creek Route
A perennial stream, Sulphur Creek has cut a deep canyon through the oldest rocks at Capitol Reef.
2.9 mi away
Chimney Rock Trailhead
The Chimney Rock Trailhead is the starting point for two of Capitol Reef's more challenging trails: the Chimney Rock Loop and the Spring Canyon Route.
