Capitol Reef Scenic Drive is a 7.9 mile (16 mile roundtrip) paved road with dirt road spurs into Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, & Pleasant Creek. There are trails to arches, petroglyphs, & more on this extremely beautiful drive that skirts the Waterpocket Fold.

Off of Grand Wash is the Cassidy Arch Trail (3.4 miles roundtrip), Grand Wash Hike (2.5 miles roundtrip), and the Frying Pan Trail (3 miles one-way) which connects the Cassidy Arch & Cohab Trails.

Old Wagon Loop Trail (3.7 miles roundtrip) is a panoramic trail right off of the Main Scenic Road.

Down Capitol Gorge is the Capitol Gorge Trail (2.4 miles roundtrip) with a chance to check out the water pocket. The Golden Throne Hike (4 miles roundtrip) takes you to the top of the fold to see the Golden Throne and panoramic views.