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Cassidy Arch Trail in Capitol Reef National Park

The Cassidy Arch Trail in Capitol Reef National Park offers hikers panoramic views of the Utah desert landscape, including towering sandstone cliffs and expansive canyon vistas. Along the path, one can observe the expansive Waterpocket Fold, a remarkable wrinkle in the Earth's crust, and the rugged Grand Wash, a deep canyon carved by erosion. The trail leads to the impressive Cassidy Arch, a natural sandstone formation named after the infamous outlaw Butch Cassidy, who is rumored to have used the area as a hideout. #Hiking #Arch #Desert #Nature #Rock #Canyon

  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 984 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,981 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,004 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 5,423 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 22 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.0 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 48 m
  • Global speed: 1.8 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 984 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 5,981 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,004 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 5,423 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 22 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.0 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 48 m
  • Global speed: 1.8 mph

About this trail

Name: Cassidy Arch Trail in Capitol Reef National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Grand Wash Trail, Wayne County, Utah, United States (38.26380 -111.21557)

End: Grand Wash Trail, Wayne County, Utah, United States (38.26379 -111.21548)

Coordinates: 38.26082 -111.22614 38.26599 -111.21341

Topography: Wayne County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Cassidy Arch Trail

United States > Utah > Wayne County

Hike to Cassidy Arch #Hiking #Arch #Desert #Rock #Canyon

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 971 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,984 ft

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🪵Folding Camp Saw - Compact saw for wood and campsite work
🧭Compass with Lanyard - Easy‑carry compass for navigation

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