Cassidy Arch Hike At a Glance

Location:

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Coordinates:

38° 15’49.41”N, 111° 12’57.13”W

Time:

2 hours

Length:

3.1 miles round trip

Elevation Gain:

550 ft

Trail Condition

Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Description:

The hike to Cassidy Arch in Capitol Reef National Park is a very fun, easy hike. The first part of the trail gains evelation very rapidly and has several switch-backs. Rock cairns mark the way when the trail is not visible. The trail ends at the spectacular Cassidy Arch, which is situated about 500 feet above the road and trailhead below.

Fees:

Entrance fee

Appropriate for Scouts:

Yes

Trip Dates:

Most Recent: April 30, 2011

Things To Do In
Capitol Reef National Park

Camp Sites:

• Capitol Reef Campground

Canyoneering:

• Betrothed Canyon
• Cassidy Arch Canyon

Fun Places:

• Capitol Reef Petroglyphs
• Fruita Schoolhouse
• Historic Fruita Picnic Area
• Oyler Mine
• Panorama Point
• The Castle
• Twin Rocks

Hiking:

• Cassidy Arch Hike
• Chimney Rock
• Cohab Canyon
• Hickman Bridge Hike