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About the Trail
This short trail leads a nice unmarked overlook with a bench that is especially nice at sunset.
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Directions
From the junction of 24 and 12 in Torrey, drive 7.5 miles east on 24 and take a right on Panorama Point Road. Panorama Point is a short ways up the road. After the overlook the road becomes dirt for the final 0.7 miles to the trailhead.
Description
The trail starts at the east end of the parking lot. It then turns south towards the canyon before heading east and slightly north to the viewpoint. It ends at a sitting bench that is just before some large boulders. There are nice views of the surrounding area that looks particularly photographic at sunset.
| Hike Facts | Trailhead Facts | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥾 Trail Features: | Views, Interesting boulders | 🥾 Parking: | About 15 cars | 🥾Nearest Services | Torrey,Utah |
| 🥾 Milage: | 0.67 mi/1 km round trip | 🥾 Acccess Road: | Well graded dirt road | 🥾 Nearest Lodging: | There are multiple lodging options in Torrey. |
| 🥾 Elevation Gain: | Minimal | 🥾 Trailhead Features: | Just a sign | 🥾 Nearest Camping: | Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef |
| 🥾 Trail Use/Surface: | 🥾 Trailhead Elevation: | 6348 ft/1935 m | |||
| 🥾 Pets: | No | 🥾 Park Hours: | 24 Hours | ||
| 🥾 Crowds: | Moderate to busy | 🥾 Fee: | $20/Car,$15/Motorcycle,$10/On foot or by bike | ||
| 🥾 Bugs: | No | 🥾 Best Season: | All year. |
Handicap Acccessibility
This hike is not accessible for wheelchairs, however those with some mobility can walk this trail. There are benches along the trail.
Tips for a Great Hike
🥾 Carry water.
🥾 Shares the same parking area as the Goosenecks Point Trail.
🥾 There are benches along the trail.
🥾 There is no sign that indicates the end of the trail. The boulders past the last bench is the end of the trail.
🥾 This trail would be photographic at sunset.
Recommended Resources
Capitol Reef National Park:The Complete Hiking & Touring Guide by Rich Stinchfield
National Geographic Trail Illustrated:Capitol Reef National Park Map Number 267
nat park trail guide