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Outdoors Highway 24, Capitol Reef

Hickman Bridge Trail

An outdoor spot in Highway 24, Capitol Reef, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Hickman Bridge Trail in Highway 24, Capitol Reef
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Capitol Reef, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Fremont Petroglyphs, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Highway 24
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Fremont Petroglyphs

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

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fruita Orchards

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

    Activity · 1.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Gifford Homestead

    Restored pioneer farmhouse selling small fruit pies and cinnamon rolls.

    Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Cassidy Arch Trail

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

    Activity · 1.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Capitol Reef Visitor Center

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

    Sight · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Scenic Drive

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

    Sight · 2.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More outdoor spots in Capitol Reef

Another curated outdoor spot in Capitol Reef. 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 Hickman Bridge Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

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 Hickman Bridge Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Coordinates
38.28873, -111.22757
Destination
Capitol Reef, Utah

Hickman Bridge Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hickman Bridge Trail?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Hickman Bridge Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hickman Bridge Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Little shade; go early in summer.

Is Hickman Bridge Trail free?

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

Where is Hickman Bridge Trail?

Hickman Bridge Trail is at UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA, in Highway 24. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hickman Bridge Trail?

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

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