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Capitol Gorge

Capitol Gorge is a 4.3-mile out-and-back foot trail in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. It climbs 219 ft to a high point of 5,420 ft. Difficulty: easy, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

• 2.15 mione way
• 4.3 miround trip
• 219 ftelevation gain
• 5,420 fthigh point
• Easydifficulty

From the National Park Service

Capitol Gorge
1.0 mi (1.6 km)
Read the official NPS description

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