Trails Near Capitol Reef
This page highlights trail opportunities all around Wayne County / Capitol Reef Country. For hikes in the Capitol Reef National Park itself, see the park website and take a look at the Capitol Reef National Park map. Find community specific trail access on the individual communities pages or see map below. Capitol Reef National Park trails tend to be more strenuous than many of the local community trails listed below. We recommend checking weather conditions before embarking on any hike in the area, as flash floods and extreme heat can be hazardous. The Capitol Reef Trails are open year-round, but the best time to hike is spring and fall when temperatures are more moderate.
Fun Fact: Planets To The Past Trail (Mars & Dinosaurs) – The Disney movie John Carter was filmed in this area. In the movie, John Carter plays a Civil War Captain from earth who is mysteriously transported to the planet Mars, where he ultimately works to protect the planet against the loss of its atmosphere and water. John Carter attempts to bring peace to the many nations of Mars.
