Description
Chimney Rock is an iconic rock formation in Capital Reef National Park. The trailhead is located right off the main highway passing through this area.
Once at the trailhead, you will pretty immediately start to gain elevation and end up on the butte above Chimney Rock. You won’t get a much better view of Chimney Rock, with Capital Reef sprawling behind it in the distance.
On the way down, your view continues on as you wind along the base on the butte that you were just on top of.
Enjoy the workout and enjoy this new vantage point of Chimney Rock!
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Difficulty: Moderate.
Trail Stats: 3.6 miles, loop, 790 feet elevation gain.
Trail Finding: Not difficult.
Conditions: Packed dirt, some loose rock.
Would I Repeat This: Yep!
Let’s Do This
Parking: Parking available.
Timing: No shade. When we completed this in the winter, we did have small amounts of snow on the trail, plan accordingly for footwear.
Downloaded Map: Not necessary, unless you want to know ‘how much longer’.
Fees: This trail is within Capital Reef National Park. You will need to pay the entrance fee, or show your National Park Pass.
Nearby Fun
Trails: Golden Throne, Hickman Bridge, Cassidy Arch, Fern’s Nipple, Cohab Canyon, and more.
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