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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: 300 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,823 m
  • Elevation loss: 306 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,653 m
  • 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: 300 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,823 m
  • Elevation loss: 306 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,653 m
  • 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

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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: 296 m • Maximum elevation: 1,824 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔦LED Camping Lanterns - Illumination for reading maps inside your tent at night
🚶Walking Pedometers - Simple distance tracking for casual trail walkers
Camping Shelters - Emergency and lightweight shelters for outdoor use
🦯Walking Poles - Supportive poles for long-distance walking
🛌Sleeping Mats - Insulated mats for comfortable outdoor sleeping

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