Landscape photographer Phil Armitage posts a Day Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park page.
… The trail through Upper Muley Twist Canyon is often cited as the best hike in Capitol Reef National Park, and I’d agree with that consensus. It’s a moderately difficult full-day hike that has a little bit of everything – an interesting canyon, natural arches, and a ridge-top walk with a spectacular panoramic view. …
Total distance for the (partial) loop is about 9 miles if you start at the Strike Valley Overlook parking area, or about 15 miles if – like me – you start at the 2WD parking area further down the road. …
The jumping off point for Capitol Reef is Torrey, Utah.
Torrey is 213 miles from Salt Lake City, 350 miles from Las Vegas, and 220 miles from Grand Junction in Colorado. …
I hiked Lower Muley. Now I’ve got to return to do the Upper section.
Thanks Phil.
Check his home page: PhilArmitage.net
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