Based on a tip from a good friend, we tackled this trail last week at Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park. A hidden gem, this trek is located in the southern end of the park. Not many people frequent this trail that winds it way through washes and up and onto Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold. We saw numerous arches, unusual sandstone formations and signs of springtime flora. This 9 mile loop trail included third class climbing to the rim view of Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold.
My friend and photography protege Alison at the trailhead.
Penstemon
Saddle Arch
Lupine
Cliffrose
Waterpocket Fold
Some really cool rock formations here and I loved the wildflowers, bright and beautiful!
Thanks Eliza. I knew you would like the wildflowers. There were many more….
This landscape is your muse, isn’t it? You and Utah bring out the best in each other. Your images of her geology are photographic poetry.
Thank you so much Susanne. You’re absolutely right, it is my muse! I really enjoyed this hike and landscape. More to come…..
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Helo (from Paris – France)
What a wonderful hike. Views – and colors – breathtaking.
Merci Beaucoup
Love the beauty captured in the pictures
Wow! What a beautiful place.
I was pleasantly surprised by this area!
Looks like a gorgeous day and gorgeous hike virtually all to yourselves! Beautiful!
Thanks Lexi, it was a beautiful hike and day…