Hanksville And North Capitol Reef Guide by Wendy and Justin

#1 Head of Sinbad Pictograph trail head

trailhead rock art hiking / walking

#2 Dutchman Arch trail head want to go

trailhead geologic feature

#3 Swasey Cabin

trailhead historic site

#4 Hatt Ranch rock collecting area want to go

rockhounding

Area to find agate, grape agate, celestite geodes, and more

#5 Moonshine Wash Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

Excellent non-technical slot canyon

#6 Old Woman Wash trail head want to go

trailhead hiking / walking

Possibly interesting canyon with rock art

#7 Farnsworth Canyon want to go

trailhead hiking / walking

#8 Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel

rock art

#9 South Temple Wash Campground

campground

A BLM campground that is an alternative to camping at Goblin Valley State Park.

#10 Wild Horse Window and Wild Horse Canyon trail head

trailhead hiking / walking

Hike to a large alcove with a sky light and a slot canyon with petroglyphs

#11 Crack Canyon Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

6.5 mile out and back slot canyon in the Swell

#12 Little Wildhorse Canyon and Bell Canyon loop hike trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

Fun loop hike through 2 fairly easy slot canyons

#13 Ding and Dang Slot Canyons Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

#14 Goblin Valley State Park

campground park geologic feature hiking / walking

One of our favorite state parks! Enjoy wandering among the goblins (hoodoos).

#15 Goblin's Lair Trailhead

trailhead hiking / walking

Provides access to an interesting cave

#16 Great Gallery of Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead

trailhead rock art hiking / walking

8 mile rt hike to a large, well preserved pictograph panel

#17 Skyline rim overlook

geologic feature scenic drive

Incredible view of a grey desert moonscape

#18 Rockin Riddle Rock Shop want to go

shop rockhounding

Wonderful rock shop in Hanksville; can provide info on regional rockhounding

Stan's Burger Shak is located at the Silver Eagle gas station.

#19 Stan's Burger Shak

restaurant

Burgers, fries, and THICK shakes.

#20 Capitol Reef National Park (northern section) want to go

park visitor center hiking / walking

Northern Capitol Reef offers many fun hikes

#21 Fish Creek Rock Art Panel and Waterfall want to go

trailhead rock art waterfall hiking / walking

Excellent pictograph panel and hike to a small waterfall

#22 Moonhouse Ruins trailhead

trailhead rock art hiking / walking