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Frying Pan

Frying Pan is a 5.8-mile out-and-back foot trail in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. It climbs 992 ft to a high point of 6,441 ft. Difficulty: strenuous, from the NPS hiking-rating formula.

• 2.9 mione way
• 5.8 miround trip
• 992 ftelevation gain
• 6,441 fthigh point
• Strenuousdifficulty

From the National Park Service

Frying Pan
2.9 mi (4.6 km)
Read the official NPS description

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