Capitol Reef Self Guided Driving Tour
$14.99
Capitol Reef Self Guided Driving Tour
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Explore Utah's Sleeping Rainbow on a Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour
Looking for the best Capitol Reef Scenic Drive?
Discover one of Utah's most underrated national parks on this immersive self-guided GPS audio driving tour through Capitol Reef National Park. Journey across the spectacular Waterpocket Fold—a 100-mile wrinkle in the Earth's crust known by Native Americans as the Sleeping Rainbow—where towering cliffs, white sandstone domes, colorful canyons, ancient petroglyphs, pioneer orchards, and hidden slot canyons await around every bend.
Along the way you'll discover:
The historic Behunin Cabin
Grand Wash Slot Canyon
Hickman Bridge
Capitol Dome
Fremont Petroglyphs
Fruita Historic District
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
Gifford Homestead
Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
Panorama Point
Goosenecks Overlook
Sunset Point
Chimney Rock
Twin Rocks
Unlike traditional driving tours, your GPS automatically plays stories as you drive, so you can simply enjoy the scenery while learning about ancient civilizations, Mormon pioneers, Butch Cassidy, colorful geology, and the remarkable forces that created this incredible landscape.
Why This Tour is Different
✔ GPS-guided narration plays automatically
✔ Explore at your own pace
✔ Includes the optional Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
✔ Ancient Fremont history and petroglyphs
✔ Pioneer stories and historic orchards
✔ Fascinating geology explained simply
✔ Works completely offline
$14.99
What will you see? Here are the tour highlights
Waterpocket Fold
Drive alongside the spectacular geologic wrinkle that stretches nearly 100 miles across southern Utah and gives Capitol Reef its unique landscape.
Behunin Cabin
Discover the remarkable story of a family of fifteen who somehow survived in a tiny one-room cabin along the Fremont River.
Grand Wash
Walk through an easy slot canyon once rumored to have hidden Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch.
Hickman Bridge
Hike to one of Capitol Reef's most impressive natural bridges while enjoying spectacular desert scenery.
Capitol Dome
See the white sandstone formation that gave Capitol Reef National Park its name.
Fremont Petroglyphs
Stand beside mysterious rock carvings created over 1,000 years ago by the Fremont people.
Fruita Historic District
Drive through the historic Mormon settlement where century-old orchards still produce cherries, peaches, apples, and pears today.
Gifford Homestead
Stop for one of Capitol Reef's famous homemade fruit pies before continuing your adventure.
Panorama Point & Goosenecks Overlook
Take in breathtaking views across colorful cliffs, winding canyons, and the dramatic Waterpocket Fold.
Sunset Point
One of the park's finest locations to watch the Sleeping Rainbow glow in shades of orange, red, and gold.
FAQ's
How long is the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive?
Driving without stops takes about 90 minutes, but most visitors spend 3–5 hours exploring the overlooks, hikes, orchards, and scenic drive.
Is the Scenic Drive included?
Yes. This tour includes the park's famous Scenic Drive and its optional stops.
Is this a guided tour?
No. It's a self-guided GPS audio driving tour that plays automatically.
Can I pick fruit?
Yes! During harvest season (typically June through October), visitors can purchase fresh fruit from the historic orchards.
Does the tour include hiking?
Several optional hikes are included, including Hickman Bridge, Grand Wash, and the Fremont Petroglyph boardwalk.
Does the tour work offline?
Yes. Download it before entering the park.
Is this good for families?
Absolutely. Families especially enjoy the orchards, petroglyphs, pie shop, and easy hikes.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour begins at the Capitol Reef National Park entrance sign on Highway 24.
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