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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Capitol Reef National Park
  5. Fruita / Front Country
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The Hickman Natural Bridge is a wonderful hike, suitable for the whole family even in the middle of the Summer. Nestled within Capitol Reef, a free park to enter, this one-mile, well-marked trail takes you to a beautiful natural arch at its end. My friend and I hiked it in 102 degree heat, and as long as we stayed hydrated, it was delightful. I found it to be a nice hike in spite of my bad knees, and would recommend it to those who are looking for a short, rewarding hike.

Short Hike: Trailhead is at the parking lot. The trail is about one mile long.

Family Friendly: The terrain is fairly easy to traverse and the hike is short. There are few natural dangers on the hike that I would fear for children around.

Gem Type: Natural Arch
Shared by:
Jennifer McKasson

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Massive bridge that was so worth the 1 hike there. Starts at the Fremont River and ends at a bridge!
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