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What does a Hot Spring, Pando and Capitol Reef have in common? Making a #UTAWESOME Trip! Leave after work Friday and come home Sunday. Cover some unknown parts of Utah in Richfield and Fish Lake.
On the Way to Capitol Reef National Park
- Wake up in Richfield.
- Grab a doughnut from GGs in Monroe.
- Visit either Mystic Hot Springs (entrance fee) or Red Hills Hot Springs (free.)
- Head over to Fremont Indian State Park. You could spend at least a half-day there or even longer.
- Take the scenic route to Capitol Reef National Park through Fish Lake National Forest. Drive by the world's biggest organism, Pando!
- If you love geocaches and random side road attractions, visit Bum Rock.
- Drive down to Fish Lake Lodge and walk the grounds. Grab a bite to eat too.
Half Day at Capitol Reef National Park
Where to Stay:
- Broken Spur
- Capitol Reef Campground
- BLM land camping
Hikes:
- Cassidy Arch - Strenuous, but plenty of kids can make the hike
- Grand Wash - Great place to explore for all ages.
Full Day at Capitol Reef National Park
- Hickman Bridge – The most popular hike. It’s moderate but very family-friendly. Overs plenty of amazing views and lizard watching.
- Sulphur Creek – A fun hike if you are visiting in the middle of the summer. Prepare to walk through water.
- Visit the Orchard and get ice cream or pie. After a good hike stop and visit. Pies are made daily. Plenty of picnic area.
- Picnic in the orchard. So much shade and grass. You’ll probably spot some deer as well.
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