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Activity Grand Wash, Capitol Reef

Cassidy Arch Trail

An activity in Grand Wash, Capitol Reef, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Spring or fall.

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Cassidy Arch Trail in Grand Wash, Capitol Reef
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Why go

Steep 3.4-mile round trip up to a large arch you can stand above.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Capitol Reef, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Scenic Drive, 1.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Grand Wash
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Spring or fall

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Capitol Reef, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Scenic Drive

    Paved road south along the Waterpocket Fold's cliffs; small entrance fee.

    Sight · 1.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hickman Bridge Trail

    Two-mile round trip to a 133-ft natural bridge with views of Capitol Dome.

    Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Fremont Petroglyphs

    Boardwalk along Highway 24 with Fremont-culture rock art figures.

    Sight · 2.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gifford Homestead

    Restored pioneer farmhouse selling small fruit pies and cinnamon rolls.

    Food · 2.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Fruita Orchards

    Historic orchards where you can pick cherries, apricots, peaches and apples in season.

    Activity · 2.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Capitol Reef Visitor Center

    Orientation, trail maps and info on the Waterpocket Fold geology.

    Sight · 3.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Cassidy Arch Trail is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Capitol Reef

Cassidy Arch Trail is our only activity pick in Capitol Reef; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Capitol Reef guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Capitol Reef run from 42°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Cassidy Arch Trail itself, we suggest: Spring or fall.

Modelled monthly averages for Capitol Reef from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Capitol Reef weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Cassidy Arch Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Cassidy Arch Trl & Grand Wash Trl, Utah 84775, USA
Coordinates
38.26573, -111.21345
Destination
Capitol Reef, Utah

Cassidy Arch Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cassidy Arch Trail?

Plan on about 3 hours at Cassidy Arch Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cassidy Arch Trail?

Our pick: Spring or fall. Insider tip: Bring lots of water; trailhead is in Grand Wash.

Is Cassidy Arch Trail free?

Yes, we list Cassidy Arch Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cassidy Arch Trail?

Cassidy Arch Trail is at Cassidy Arch Trl & Grand Wash Trl, Utah 84775, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cassidy Arch Trail?

Cassidy Arch Trail appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Capitol Reef.

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