4 hours of driving. Hike at Grand Wash, and Goosenecks. At Hickman Bridge and Capitol Gorge, just walk around near the parking lot a bit. Capitol Gorge drive is scenic. At Fruita School, just a quick stop, no hike.
Hickman Bridge Trail: #1 thing to do according to tripadvisor
Rando says during the whole of Hickman Bridge Trail it is scenic.
Grand Wash Trail:
looks the best
Where is gets narrow:
"One of two deep but easily-accessed canyons along the scenic drive at the center of Capitol Reef National Park (the other being Capitol Gorge), Grand Wash offers a pleasant, safe introduction to narrow canyon hiking, although even here the NPS post prominent warnings of flash flood danger.
The wash cuts right through the reef, has sheer cliffs of Wingate and Navajo sandstone up to 500 feet high, many colorful strata and eroded rock formations, with a short, enclosed section of the streamway where the walls are less than 15 feet apart and the waters, when flowing, cover all of the canyon floor."
Cassidy arch
Petroglyphs: The most pristine example of Capitol Reef petroglyphs can be seen 1.5 miles east of the visitor center on Highway 14. The parking turnout is well-marked. It’s just a short walk along the boardwalk to get to the impressive petroglyph panel. You’ll note animals they hunted, as well as human-like figures with elaborate horned headdresses. Additionally, there is another rock art panel in Capitol Gorge, as well as smaller petroglyphs in more remote destinations within the park.
Scenic Byway: "The most logical place to start is the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive, a 25-mile round trip paved road that is lined with pullouts that allow you to stop and take it all in. One highly recommended stop is the Panorama Point/Goosenecks view area, on the park’s west end. From the scenic drive, several nice, short side drives on well-maintained dirt/gravel roads can be negotiated in virtually any vehicle. The first of these, Grand Wash, is sort of like taking a Disneyland ride in your own car. The hike through the Narrows, from the trailhead at the end of the Grand Wash drive, is highly recommended. For more details on this very scenic route, as well as some backcountry drives in the park, see our Scenic Driving Guide." - https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/most-visited-parks/capitol-reef/must-see-capitol-reef
Scenic Byway: "The most logical place to start is the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive, a 25-mile round trip paved road that is lined with pullouts that allow you to stop and take it all in. One highly recommended stop is the Panorama Point/Goosenecks view area, on the park’s west end. From the scenic drive, several nice, short side drives on well-maintained dirt/gravel roads can be negotiated in virtually any vehicle. The first of these, Grand Wash, is sort of like taking a Disneyland ride in your own car. The hike through the Narrows, from the trailhead at the end of the Grand Wash drive, is highly recommended. For more details on this very scenic route, as well as some backcountry drives in the park, see our Scenic Driving Guide." - https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/most-visited-parks/capitol-reef/must-see-capitol-reef
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