From the trailhead, turn up this four-mile-roundtrip trail to a viewpoint at the base of Golden Throne, a monolith of Navajo Sandstone capped by a thin layer of red Carmel Formation. A panorama takes in Capitol Reef and beyond. The steady climb ascends 1,100 feet and takes about four hours total.

 
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Expert Review of Golden Throne Trail

Active and Adventure Review of Golden Throne Trail

Away Travel Expert: Bill Weir
ActiveExpert Rating 4.0 out of 5 Recommended for:
Day Hiking
Active and AdventureExpert Tips & Helpful Hints
  • Capitol Gorge is worth a wander. Heading down the canyon from the parking area, you'll pass some poor petroglyphs of the Fremont Culture at 0.1 mile on the left, canyon narrows at 0.3 mile, a pioneer registry on the left at 0.5 mile, and natural water tanks on the left at 0.75 mile.
  • Capitol Gorge can be followed all the down to Notom Road, 3.75 miles one way.

Address:
Capitol Gorge at the end of the Scenic Drive
Capitol Reef National Park, HC 70 Box 15
Torrey, Utah 84775
Parking: always open, weather permitting
Price: $5.00 (Good for 7 days) for the Scenic Drive

Visitor Information


Telephone Number: 435-425-3791 x111
Fax: 435-425-3026
Website: http://www.nps.gov/care
Email: care_interpretation@nps.gov
Transportation: car
Price Information: $5.00 (Good for 7 days) for the Scenic Drive
The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.

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