Audio-guided driving tour through Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park features a striking landscape of layered rock formations, cliffs and narrow slot canyons shaped by erosion over time.This audio tour follows a scenic 8‑mile (13 km) drive through the heart of the park. An alternative route along Grand Wash Road is also included, leading through a wide, steep‑sided canyon to the trailheads for Cassidy Arch and the Grand Wash Trail.Along the way, you can see petroglyphs carved into sandstone cliffs by the communities who lived in the area centuries ago.Capitol Reef stands out for its distinctive geology and the variety of ways visitors can experience its natural surroundings.

Highlights

You'll drive on the scenic streets of Capitol Reef National Park
The petroglyphs carved into sandstone cliffs are a sight to admire
There's a collection of massive coloured rock formations to discover

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

Available in English

What's included

Audio guide
Downloadable APP
Digital guidebook

Not included

Transportation

Where you'll meet

If you arrive from west, the tour begins at the junction of Highway 24 and Highway 12. If you arrive from east, you should follow Highway 24, driving westbound from Hanksville. Approximately 20 minutes after leaving Hanksville, the commentary will begin as you approach the eastern boundary of the Park. However, you can also join the tour at any point along the route and pick up commentary at the next stop.

Operated by

GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide)

Important information

Extra fees to be paid on-site: * Entrance fees to Capitol Reef National Park: private vehicle $20.00, motorcycle $15.00, pedestrian $10.00 Know in advance: * This is an audio-guided self-driving tour; there will be no physical person guiding you, nor transportation * You'll receive a confirmation email with all the instructions to install the GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) App and download the tour. It's suggested to download it before your arrival in the location * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation: an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service * The visit to Capitol Reef National Park's major landmarks will take a couple of hours, but it's suggested to take an entire day to fully explore the park * The total driving distance of the park routes is around 50 miles * The Grand Wash Road is accessible only to vehicles under 27 feet (8.2m) long Remember to bring: * It's suggested to bring binoculars to get a closer look at the petroglyphs