Cassidy Arch - Capital Reef NP - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Cassidy Arch - Capital Reef NP |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Utah |
| Nearby Town: | Torrey, UT |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Take Hwy 24 from Torrey to the park. Right at the Visitor Center on the Senic Drive. Take a left on the Grand Wash Rd. to parking area and trail head. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Grand Wash Parking area |
| Trails Used: | Frying Pan Trail to Casidy Arch Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | By Mail HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775-9602 By Phone Visitor Information 435-425-3791 x111 |
| Best Season: | Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | An outstanding hike if somewhat short. Climbs over Navaho sandstone steeply from the floor of Grand Wash to high cliffs then ending above the arch. Several views of the arch are possible enroute. Also possible to walk on top of the arch itself (caution required). |
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