Capitol Reef Hike & Grand Staircase-Escalante Hike Tour

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 4 miles

Elevation Gain: 995 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 600 feet

We start Day 1 with a stop at the visitor center in Fruita to get oriented and stretch our legs with a short hike along the Fremont River Trail that rises above the river for an outstanding view of the Fruita orchards and several of the park’s prominent formations. If guests want more, we will hike up the Sulphur Creek river and explore. We return to Torrey where we will spend our first 3 nights

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 7.7 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,630 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 750 feet

We’ll start from the Freemont River and climb to a grand overlook of the area and then descending into the narrows of Cohab Canyon, with its soaring sandstone walls. Then we transition to the Frying Pan Trail, climbing to a high plateau, on our way to Cassidy Arch. This arch, clinging to the side of a cliff, is named after the famous Butch Cassidy. From here we work our way down into the Grand Wash, continuing through the Narrows, to emerge onto route 24 where the van will be waiting.

Accommodation: Capitol Reef Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 9.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,140 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 630 feet

We’ll hike from the Fremont River, initially to Hickman Natural Bridge and then well beyond to Navajo Knobs, some 2,000 feet above the valley floor. The views from the Knobs are incredible and include the Fremont River, Fruita orchards, Water Pocket Fold, and the La Sal and Henry Mountains.

Accommodation: Skyview Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 6.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 530 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 75 feet

We’ll hike up Calf Creek for a classic hike in the desert that ends at a spectacular waterfall! Then we return to Boulder, the gateway to Grand Staircase-Escalante, where we will spend our last 2 nights.

Accommodation: Skyview Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 6.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 520 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 100 feet

We are scheduled to explore two of the slots canyons for which the monument is so famous: Zebra and Tunnel. This is a spectacular venture into the depths of desert canyons. Please note: this hike is dependent on excellent conditions. If weather and road conditions make this trek too dangerous, we have some wonderful alternative hikes that explore some nearby canyons. After the hike, we return to Boulder, for our last night in the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Distance: 5.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,040 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 300 feet

We’ll hike Chimney Rock Canyon to the Fremont River through Spring Canyon. The canyon stretches for miles and we can hike as far as time allows. Our tour concludes with a shuttle back to Grand Junction for your transport home.