8Chimney Rock Loop, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
This hike begins on the north side of scenic Utah State Route 24 in the western section of this underrated park. The distance of this moderate to strenuous hike is 3.6 miles in total. Give yourself two hours to hike up to and around the scarlet-rock plateau behind prominent Chimney Rock. The panoramic views here, especially of Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile-long “geological wrinkle”, are incredible. It’s also a great place to see the sunset.
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