Slot Canyon
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Photospot

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Waterfall

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STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE

  • HIKE NAME: Sulphur Creek

  • DISTANCE: 5.9 miles Point to Point OR 9 mile loop // 1.7 miles RT (out and back) if you only hike the lower waterfall starting at the visitor center

  • ELEVATION GAIN: 500 feet

  • RESTROOMS: Yes at the Visitor Center

  • DOG FRIENDLY: No

  • PERMIT: No

  • FEE: Yes, $20 Private Vehicle National Park Entrance Fee OR covered under your America the Beautiful Pass // Fee information HERE

  • VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 2wd, paved just off the highway

  • TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: 38.317235, -111.308999 (Upper Trailhead), 38.290631, -111.262678 (Lower Trailhead at Visitor Center)

  • MAP PROVIDED IN WEBSITE: Yes, AllTrails, Top Down Point to Point

This is a point to point hike in Capitol Reef National Park. Most recommend starting at the top and working your way down, but if you're doing this as a loop hike, you have 3 miles uphill at the end of your hike. You will also see many people hitchhiking up and down. If you have two vehicles, you may also park one at the visitor center and the other at the upper trailhead. You can also do this hike as an out and back from the visitor center (1.7 miles RT) and this will take you to the lower waterfall. You may go further, but you WILL get wet and climbing up the falls may be difficult, especially if its cold weather.

Be prepared to get wet and dress accordingly.

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