The Road To Cathedral Valley

Getting to remote Cathedral Valley at the remote Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is fraught with danger, beauty and downright fun!

The heart of Capitol Reef NP

 

 

Sandstorm near Hanksville

 

Fording the Fremont River

 

Angry looking formations

 

Colorful Bentonite Hills

 

 

Green Hills

 

 

Final Destination- Sandstone monoliths rise out of the ground at Cathedral Valley at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

 

Cathedral Valley Sunset

More from Capitol Reef National Park’s amazing Cathedral Valley.

 

The Temple Of The Moon and The Temple of the Sun at Capitol Reef National Park’s Cathedral Valley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cathedral Valley Sunrise

I woke up early enough last week to catch the light from an early morning sunrise at Cathedral Valley at Capitol Reef National Park.

 

Light from a rising sun brightens Cathedral Valley at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

 

 

This image is actually 4 vertical shots stitched together.

 

 

 

Cathedral Valley At Sunset

Light from the setting sun is cast upon the pinnacles and spires at Cathedral Valley at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cathedral Valley In Monochrome

Storm clouds appear over Cathedral Valley at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preview Of Last Week’s Trip To the Aptly Named Cathedral Valley

Cathedral Valley is in a remote section of the remote Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. You have to drive about 25 miles on a rough and rocky road from the central area of the park to get there. I hope they never build a paved road to Cathedral Valley because those who travel on the road are truly rewarded for their effort. Here’s a glimpse of the valley nearing sunset. Many more images to follow soon.

The only things missing from this cathedral-like setting are the Gargoyles!

Wide angle shot using 2 images.

 

Super wide angle stitching 3 images in Photoshop.