The Chimney Rock View at Capitol Reef National Park near Fruita, Utah is an easy 0.4-mile out-and-back hike that leads to an off-trail viewpoint of Chimney Rock.
Trails
This hike follows the Chimney Rock Trail.
Hike Description
This very short hike begins at the main parking lot for Capitol Reef National Park's Chimney Rock Trail and follows the trail in for approximately 0.15-miles. Along the way are nice views of the surrounding area as the trail slowly ascends small hills as it makes its way northeast to reach larger uphill climbs. This hike doesn't hit any difficult ascents and instead veers off-trail around mile 0.15 to then hike up a small reef (rock barrier) to reach a beautiful view of Chimney Rock. From the top of this dirt mount / reef, hikers will get a nice view of Chimney Rock without simply just stepping outside of your car. This view, arguably, is much nicer at sunrise when the light is shining behind Chimney Rock.
Parking
Hikers will find a medium-sized parking lot at the coordinates provided, which is large enough to fit less than a dozen vehicles. There's some overflow parking for hikers along the dirt portions of the parking lot.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on this trail.
Trails
This hike follows the Chimney Rock Trail.
Hike Description
This very short hike begins at the main parking lot for Capitol Reef National Park's Chimney Rock Trail and follows the trail in for approximately 0.15-miles. Along the way are nice views of the surrounding area as the trail slowly ascends small hills as it makes its way northeast to reach larger uphill climbs. This hike doesn't hit any difficult ascents and instead veers off-trail around mile 0.15 to then hike up a small reef (rock barrier) to reach a beautiful view of Chimney Rock. From the top of this dirt mount / reef, hikers will get a nice view of Chimney Rock without simply just stepping outside of your car. This view, arguably, is much nicer at sunrise when the light is shining behind Chimney Rock.
Parking
Hikers will find a medium-sized parking lot at the coordinates provided, which is large enough to fit less than a dozen vehicles. There's some overflow parking for hikers along the dirt portions of the parking lot.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on this trail.
