Cathedral valley is a scenic backcountry area in capitol reef national park.
Cathedral valley capitol reef national park map.
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Lower cathedral valley located in the northeast corner of capitol reef national park is one of the park s most photogenic areas and is a popular destination for photographers and sightseers.
However road conditions can vary greatly depending on recent weather conditions.
Part of the loop goes through capitol reef national park on a b l m.
The cathedral valley district of capitol reef national park is a remote rugged region.
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Drive the dusty backcountry cathedral valley loop through capitol reef national park for the most impressive views in the park.
A gravel road just west of caineville takes you to the base of the cathedrals high clearance and or four wheel drive vehicle is recommended.
Capitol reef national park is the least visited of these five.
This high clearance 4 wheel drive road stretches from pleasant creek to the park boundary near tantalus flats.
It is a bit difficult to get to which makes it one of the lesser visited areas of the park.
Cathedral valley capitol reef national park.
It is a remote stark desert characterized by amazingly beautiful sandstone monoliths that some say resemble cathedrals.
With monolith formations and desert vistas that are millions of years old the cathedral valley has very little that will ever compare to it.
Take the scenic route.
Cathedral valley in the northern area of capitol reef national park has some of the most stunning views around.
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Vehicles with high ground clearance even those without four wheel drive can usually negotiate the roads without difficulty.
North of boulder mountain over the back of thousand lake mountain via loa and fremont is a ruggedly scenic 25 mile route into cathedral valley in capitol reef national park.
Many of the valleys structures have interesting highly descriptive names.
There is no charge to pass through the park on this road.
The recommended direction to ride is clockwise.