Torrey Trip Overview
Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Torrey, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Torrey, Utah, United States
Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park, UT 84775
Get ready to explore one of Utah’s hidden gems: Capitol Reef National Park. This fabulously colorful, awe-inspiring landscape is packed full of perfect photo ops and fascinating history, and you driving tour will introduce you to all of it!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Twin Rocks, Utah, USA
The first major landmark you’ll encounter are the Twin Rocks, a funky rock formation that people swear looks exactly like a pair of human molars. Take a look and decide for yourself!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chimney Rock Trail, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Next comes Chimney Rock, a bright red pillar of rock that looks like a chimney. Here, you’ll also find a great, 3-mile hiking trail to start your trip.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Goosenecks Overlook, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
If Panorama Point left you wanting more, you’ll find it up next at Goosenecks Overlook.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Fluted Wall, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
You’ll arrive next at the Fluted Wall, a cool cliff face which actually offers a look back in time… up to 240 million years!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Castle, Utah, USA
As you drive, you’ll also notice The Castle looming over you. This imposing rocky fortress is sure to inspire awe in any traveler!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center, 16 Scenic Drive, Capitol Reef National Park, UT 84775
The visitor center is up next, a great place to stop if you need snacks, a restroom, or just a quick break to get your bearings.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ripple Rock Nature Center, Torrey, UT
Continuing on, you’ll also pass the Ripple Rock Nature Center, which offers some great educational opportunities for younger visitors.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gifford Homestead, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
After that you’ll come to the Gifford Homestead, a perfectly preserved slice of what life was like for the early Mormon pioneers who founded this tiny, remote town.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fruita, Utah State Route 24, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Beyond that is the Fruita Barn, offering a similar glimpse back in time.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cohab Canyon Trailhead, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Then you’ll arrive at the Cohab Canyon Trailhead, which leads to some stunning canyons with a seriously strange history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Danish Hill, Utah 84773, USA
Continuing on, you’ll reach the top of Danish Hill, which boasts some of the best views of the entire park.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ferns Nipple, Utah 84775, USA
Ferns Nipple is a 7,065-foot elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. This iconic landmark is situated 4 mi southeast of the park’s visitor center.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Teasdale, UT 84773, USA
Beyond that is the Slickrock Divide, a sort of miniature continental divide which helps ensure flora in the Reef is able to flourish.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Golden Throne, Utah 84775, USA
The Golden Throne is a 7,041-foot mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Gorge trailhead, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
As you continue, you’ll come to the Capitol Gorge Trailhead. This is one of the most popular trails in the park for a reason. It doesn’t just lead down into a gorgeous canyon, but also boasts some ancient petroglyphs along the way!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fruita Schoolhouse, UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Returning to the north side of the park, you’ll get another look at life for the residents of Fruita at the Fruita Schoolhouse, where children of all ages were taught by a 12 year-old!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Torrey Petroglyphs, Utah Highway 24, Torrey, UT 84775
Next, you’ll have the chance to see some ancient petroglyphs for yourself. Some of these ancient drawings are pretty clear, but others have meanings that are yet to be deciphered!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Hickman Bridge Trail, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
The next trail, the Hickman Bridge Trail, leads to a truly astonishing part of the landscape–a natural bridge. Much like a natural stone archway, the bridge at the end of this trail seems to defy gravity itself!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grand Wash Trailhead, UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Beyond that is the Grand Wash Trailhead, which leads into the narrow slot canyons beneath the park’s surface. If you’ve never seen a slot canyon up close before, this is a must-do!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Behunin Cabin, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
If you thought Fruita was remote, you’re in for a surprise at the next stop: Behunin Cabin. This was once the home of a family who thought even the tiny town of Fruita had too many people for them!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Reef Sign / Orientation Pullout, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park.
Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area.
Capitol Reef National Park is located in the Southcentral area of Utah in Sevier, Wayne and Garfield counties
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sunset Lane, Sunset Ln, Utah 84775, USA
If you’re in the park aroud sunset, there’s no better place to stop than Sunset Point. Watching the sinking sun from here is a memory that will last you a lifetime.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Register, Capitol Gorge Rd, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Another optional stop is the Pioneer Register, a fascinating historical relic bearing the names of the first European-Americans to arrive in Capitol Reef centuries ago.
Duration: 5 minutes
