Petroglyphs and scenic beauty are what have given Capitol Reef its fame. There are plenty of scenic pullouts on the main road, but the backroads provide an abundance of overlooks and opportunities for hiking, biking and some horseback riding.  

The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth’s crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell).  Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area. 

Capitol Reef National Park is located 144 miles from Panguitch, Utah