Hanksville And North Capitol Reef Guide by Wendy and Justin

Hanksville and North Capitol Reef

#1

Head of Sinbad Pictograph trail head

trailhead rock art hiking / walking
#2

Dutchman Arch trail head

want to go

want to go

trailhead geologic feature
#3

Swasey Cabin

trailhead historic site
#4

Hatt Ranch rock collecting area

want to go

want to go

rockhounding

Area to find agate, grape agate, celestite geodes, and more
#5

Moonshine Wash Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

Excellent non-technical slot canyon
#6

Old Woman Wash trail head

want to go

want to go

trailhead hiking / walking

Possibly interesting canyon with rock art
#7

Farnsworth Canyon

want to go

want to go

trailhead hiking / walking
#8

Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel

rock art
#9

South Temple Wash Campground

campground

A BLM campground that is an alternative to camping at Goblin Valley State Park.
#10

Wild Horse Window and Wild Horse Canyon trail head

trailhead hiking / walking

Hike to a large alcove with a sky light and a slot canyon with petroglyphs
#11

Crack Canyon Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

6.5 mile out and back slot canyon in the Swell
#12

Little Wildhorse Canyon and Bell Canyon loop hike trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

Fun loop hike through 2 fairly easy slot canyons
#13

Ding and Dang Slot Canyons Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking
#14

Goblin Valley State Park

campground park geologic feature hiking / walking

One of our favorite state parks! Enjoy wandering among the goblins (hoodoos).
#15

Goblin's Lair Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

Provides access to an interesting cave
#16

Great Gallery of Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead

trailhead rock art hiking / walking

8 mile rt hike to a large, well preserved pictograph panel
#17

Skyline rim overlook

geologic feature scenic drive

Incredible view of a grey desert moonscape
#18

Rockin Riddle Rock Shop

want to go

want to go

shop rockhounding

Wonderful rock shop in Hanksville; can provide info on regional rockhounding
#19

Stan's Burger Shak

restaurant

Burgers, fries, and THICK shakes.
#20

Capitol Reef National Park (northern section)

want to go

want to go

park visitor center hiking / walking

Northern Capitol Reef offers many fun hikes
#21

Fish Creek Rock Art Panel and Waterfall

want to go

want to go

trailhead rock art waterfall hiking / walking

Excellent pictograph panel and hike to a small waterfall
#22

Moonhouse Ruins trailhead

trailhead rock art hiking / walking