2The Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
The Capitol Reef Scenic Drive will also take you through the Fruita District and will take you one hour or less to complete this eight-mile scenic drive. Again, your drive begins in the previously mentioned Fruita District. This time though it ends at Capitol Gorge Road.
There are numerous viewpoints along this drive that provide must-see views. The humble, unpaved Grand Wash Road gives you access to such noteworthy trails as the Cassidy Arch Trail. The Capitol Gorge Road goes on for another couple of miles after the official scenic drive ends.
In fact, the Capitol Gorge Trail offers the opportunity for crowd-free hiking. This is the only scenic drive that requires paid admission. Purchase a national park pass before you go or pay the $20.00 entry fee.
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