Capitol Reef to Zion
Apr 29th, 2012, 04:52 PM
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I agree with spiro.
You can go to Dead Horse Point. There are parking areas very close to the rim where the start of that Citi commercial was shot. The view of the Colorado River making a 180 degree turn is something.
When in the area, I think the hike/walk to Mesa Arch is fine. It's pretty short and level with no dropoffs anywhere.
As far as Fisher Towers is/are concerned, I think going to the front of the Corkscrew will be way too long. I don't remember it being steep anywhere but it's the length. If you have the time I'd drive down Rt 128 and turn in at the Fisher Towers picnic area. You can walk around there and maybe see people practicing climbing right there beside the parking area.
I'm still trying to decide if you can see the Corkscrew from the start of the hike. It's difficult to tell from my photos due to the different angles.
Fiery Furnace. This is way too long and there are a few spots that would be issues.
In Arches I would stick with Park Avenue and Delicate Arch viewpoints, the Balanced Rock area as well as walking around Turret Arch and Double Arch in the Windows Section.
You can go to Dead Horse Point. There are parking areas very close to the rim where the start of that Citi commercial was shot. The view of the Colorado River making a 180 degree turn is something.
When in the area, I think the hike/walk to Mesa Arch is fine. It's pretty short and level with no dropoffs anywhere.
As far as Fisher Towers is/are concerned, I think going to the front of the Corkscrew will be way too long. I don't remember it being steep anywhere but it's the length. If you have the time I'd drive down Rt 128 and turn in at the Fisher Towers picnic area. You can walk around there and maybe see people practicing climbing right there beside the parking area.
I'm still trying to decide if you can see the Corkscrew from the start of the hike. It's difficult to tell from my photos due to the different angles.
Fiery Furnace. This is way too long and there are a few spots that would be issues.
In Arches I would stick with Park Avenue and Delicate Arch viewpoints, the Balanced Rock area as well as walking around Turret Arch and Double Arch in the Windows Section.
Apr 29th, 2012, 06:43 PM
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I'm slightly biased when it comes to 4x4 tours - I drive for Backcountry Outfitters in Torrey - http://www.ridethereef.com/4x4/ and would almost certainly be your driver (I do most of the Cathedral Valley and Notom/Burr tours). The other company in town is Hondoo, who are fine also.
May 1st, 2012, 06:16 AM
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i love capital reef, its one of my favorite places, i live in utah, here is a good site for info http://utah.com.co/
May 1st, 2012, 06:18 AM
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or if your coming to salt lake city , here is the best site for things to do when you get here http://utah.com.co/saltlakecity/index.htm
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