An Overview of Capital Reef National Park, Utah
A destination of extraordinary beauty and solitude, the remnants of a pioneer town form the heart of the Park. Hiking trails lead to vistas, historic sites, unique geology and plant life.
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Capitol Reef National Park - Multi-colored cliffs, massive domes, and twisting canyons inspired the Native Americans to name this area "Land of the Sleeping Rainbow".
Open year-round.
Address: HC 70, Box 15, Torrey, UT 84775
Phone: (435) 425-3791
www.nps.gov/care
Dixie National Forest - Diverse and spectacular scenery from red rock formations to alpine forests stretching 170 miles across the state.
Address: 138 East Main Street, Box 90, Teasdale, UT 84773
Phone: (435) 425-3702
http://www.fs.fed.us/dxnf/
Fishlake National Forest - Combining aspen forests, scenic byways and a variety of hiking and nature trails, this forest is also home to the 250-mile-plus Piute ATV Trail. Address: PO Box 129, Loa, UT 84747
Phone: (435) 836-2811
http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/fishlake/
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - This geologic wonder consists of three major sections: Escalante Canyons, Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Grand Staircase - a huge area of pink, gray, white and vermilion cliffs beginning at the Grand Canyon and ending at this national monument.
Address: PO Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726
Phone: (435) 826-5499
www.ut.blm.gov/utah/monument
Goblin Valley State Park - "Goblins" of eroded rock formations in strange shapes greet visitors. Dirt roads allow off-road vehicle travel. The park is located south of I-70 and west of state Route 24.
Phone: (435) 564-3633
www.stateparks.utah.gov
Scenic Byway 12 - Car & Driver Magazine has called Utah's Highway 12 from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park "the most scenic drive in America". From "Hogs Back", see panoramas of vast slickrock and scenic canyons cut by the Escalante River, as it winds through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
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Anasazi State Park Museum - Home to one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan communities west of the Colorado River.
Open year-round, except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Museum hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., September 16 - May 15 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Address: PO Box 1429, Boulder, UT 84716-1429
Phone: (435) 335-7308 Fax: (435) 335-7352
www.stateparks.utah.gov
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CITIES WITH ACCOMMODATIONS
Torrey, UT - Destination City - 15 properties
Teasdale, UT - 3 miles from Torrey - 3 properties
Bicknell, UT - 8 miles from Torrey - 2 properties
Loa, UT - 15 miles from Torrey - 2 properties
Hanksville, UT - 58 miles from Torrey - 6 properties
RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS UNIQUE TO THE AREA
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*Cafe Diablo - Serving "Innovative Southwestern Cuisine", has been named "Best Restaurant in Southern Utah" - in Torrey.
Open April - October.
Phone: (435) 425-3070
http://www.cafediablo.net/
*Capitol Reef Inn & Cafe - Fresh, natural and local foods deliciously cooked to your satisfaction - in Torrey.
Open April - October for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Phone: (435) 425-3271
www.capitolreefinn.com
*Rim Rock Restaurant - A taste of the "old west", affordable food and fun in a fabulous setting. The steak house you've been looking for - in Torrey.
Open April - October.
Phone: (435) 425-3388
http://www.therimrock.com/
*Rabbit Valley Cantina - Specializing in Mexican food such as enchiladas, burritos, chili rellenos, tacos, huevos rancheros and pizza - in Bicknell.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 425-3953
*Sunglow Family Restaurant - Great family restaurant offers steaks, burgers, Mexican food and specialty pies - Pinto Bean, Pickle, Buttermilk and Oatmeal - in Bicknell.
Open daily.
Phone: (435) 425-3701
http://www.sunglowpies.com
*Lodge at Red River Ranch Restaurant - Traditional classics with a gourmet flair - on state Route 24 between Torrey and Bicknell.
Open daily for dinner and April - October for breakfast.
Phone: (435) 425-3322 Fax: (435) 425-3329
*Stan's Burger Shack - The traditional Lake Powell stop, great burgers, fries, shakes and homemade onion rings - in Hanksville.
Open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Phone: (435) 542-3441
Major national restaurant and fast food chains available throughout the area. *Can accommodate coach tours.
ROUTING TO ADJACENT DESTINATIONS
Drive times adjusted for local speed limits.
Destination - Bryce Canyon National Park: From Torrey, proceed south on state Route 12 to state Route 63. Continue south on state Route 63 to Bryce, Utah. Distance: 116 miles - 3 hours drive time.
Destination - Moab: From Torrey proceed east on state Route 24 to I-70. Continue east on I-70 to U.S.191 and south on U.S. 191 to Moab, Utah. Distance: 150 miles - 3 hours drive time.
Destination - Blanding - Trail of the Ancients: From Torrey, proceed east on state Route 24 to state Route 95 (Bicentennial Highway). Continue south on state Route 95 to U.S. 191 and north to Blanding, Utah. Distance 176 miles - 3 hours drive time. Distance on alternate routing using state Route 276: 220 miles - 4 hours drive time. Allow for toll ferry loading and crossing time approximately 1 hour.
Destination - Price - Castle Country: From Torrey, proceed east on state Route 24 to I-70. Continue east on I-70 to U.S. 191/6. Proceed north on U.S. 191/6 to Price, Utah. Distance 152 miles - 3 hours drive time..
