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Named for its reef-like barrier of dome-shaped rock formations, Capitol Reef National Park is a veritable history text written in stone. The sedimentary levels visible in its colorful cliffs tell a story of the creation of the continent from ancient oceans to the current majesty of soaring stone and high desert. The 100-mile Waterpocket Fold that defines the park bursts with stone monoliths, canyons, buttes and cliffs. Orchards around Fruita also provide sweet treats for the hungry traveler.
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“Visit Capitol Reef National Park and A Great Little Restaurant”
5 of 5 stars
46580
Warsaw, IN
Jul 11, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Although not as well known as other National Parks in Utah, Capitol Reef is worth exploring. Entrance fee is collected in a self-deposit box, or you may use your National Parks pass. The park is...more

“A wonder in the snow”
4 of 5 stars
Vivekbrata
Pune, India
Nov 18, 2005
1/1 found this review helpful

Our Capitol Reef visit was an interesting trip, as a part of our 9-day quickfire South Utah tour during Thanksgiving, 2004. The morning started at Ruby's Inn near Bryce Canyon, where we had spent the...more

“Burr Trail will be the experience of a lifetime”
5 of 5 stars
TravellingJan
San Carlos, California
May 20, 2004
7/8 found this review helpful

On the way to Capitol Reef, turn onto Burr Trail in Boulder and go to the Park this way, past canyons of varying colors...first grey, then white, then all red cliffs and rocks. You'll be saying "wow"...more

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Capitol Reef and the route from there to Grand Canyon October 02, 2009, 17 replies
Jackson Hole to Capital Reef not SLC I15 August 16, 2009, 10 replies
Capitol Reef/Torrey Trip report October 19, 2009, 3 replies
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Capitol reef on a (time) budget June 26, 2009, 2 replies
Route from Capitol Reef to Bryce June 18, 2009, 8 replies
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