National Park · Torrey, UT
🍎 Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef — orchard valley and red cliffs; short scenic drive stops.
- Timehalf day
- SettingSun and dry air; little shade on rocks.
- TicketsEntrance pass for scenic drive areas.
- Get thereTorrey gateway; scenic drive is the main slice.
Local shortlist · confirm on arrival · 2026-08
No printer? Open the sheet on your phone, or print later. Classic · Bonus · Alpha (extra-hard cool finds).
Park map
Visitor map
Map: National Park Service (public domain) · tap to enlarge
Open PDF on official site ↗
Map: National Park Service (public domain)
· Open PDF on official site ↗
Short on time? Start here
Do these 3 in order if you can — enough for a short visit. Tap a stop for talk tips & photos. Create and print your mission is above.
More if you have energy
More stops if you have the energy.
- 🌾 Fruita orchard lawns — Worth a look if you have time.
- 🥾 Fruita or scenic drive trail sign — Read distance and rules before you go.
- 🎖️ Capitol Reef Junior Ranger desk — Ask at the visitor center — hours and ages vary.
- 🏞️ Fremont River edge — Water edge — safe step back.
What the sheet may include
Print from the button at the top of this page. No app at the venue.
Example finds
- Find: Capitol Reef / Fruita visitor center
- Visit: Fruita / scenic drive canyon rim
- Read a sign at Capitol Reef
- Stand still 10 seconds — what do you hear?
- Find something tiny next to something huge
- Point to a safe edge (rail, boardwalk, stay-back)
- Spot water, rock, or a living thing
- Pick your favorite Capitol Reef stop — draw it later
Official site: Capitol Reef National Park website. Always check hours and tickets before you go.