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Cohab Canyon Trail

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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Capitol Reef National Park
  5. Fruita / Front Country
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“A stunning red rock canyon leads visitors to fantastic viewpoints overlooking Capitol Reef NP. ”

Hunter R
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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

5,788' 1,764 m

High

5,360' 1,634 m

Low

338' 103 m

Up

430' 131 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

30%

Max Grade (17°)

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Beginning at the Scenic Drive, the trail climbs steep switchbacks to a river-sculpted terrace below the Wingate Cliff. After a short ascent, the path enters the canyon and drops quickly to the sandy floor. Side canyons and abundant vegetation add to the beauty of the red rock walls. As Cohab Canyon widens, the route traverses slickrock down to a junction with the trail that leads to the viewpoints high above on the north side. A junction with the Frying Pan Trail follows shortly as the path stays high above the deepening canyon and eventually descends to Highway 24, just east of the Hickman Bridge trailhead.

This content was contributed by author Rick Stinchfield. For a comprehensive hiking guide to Capitol Reef National Park and to see more by Rick, click here.

Contacts

Local Club: Capitol Reef Natural History Association

Land Manager: NPS - Capitol Reef National Park

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  4.1 from 17 votes

#8

in Fruita / Front Country

#7253

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#8

in Fruita / Front Country

#231

in Utah

#7,253

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Overlooking Fruita from the Cohab Canyon Trail.
Sep 2, 2016 near Loa, UT
The Castle in front of the Waterpocket Fold
Jan 6, 2019 near Loa, UT
Capitol Reef from Cohab Canyon Trail switchbacks
Jan 13, 2019 near Loa, UT
Cohab Canyon Trail
Jan 6, 2019 near Loa, UT
Fruita from the strenuous ascent up Cohab Canyon Trail
Jan 6, 2019 near Loa, UT
Gifford Barn.
Mar 9, 2016 near Loa, UT

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Apr 14, 2024
Lonny Stern
Oct 23, 2023
Valerie Kenny
Jul 22, 2023
Chuck Tracy
awesome morning hike...3.6 round trip
May 17, 2023
George Vogel
Nov 3, 2022
Tom Herr
Beautiful hike going down and out of the canyon. Great scenery along a well maintained trail. Would love to do it again. Snowed! 1.6mi
Oct 4, 2022
Scarlett Fang
May 21, 2022
Maura McLay
Apr 30, 2022
Nick Kepf
Combined this with Hickman Bridge. Great hike though the canyon, don't miss the overlooks. Tough climb to start.

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