Basics
- Location:
- Along the eastern side of Capitol Reef National Park
- Length:
- 16.5 mile loop
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 8 to 10 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 850 feet
- Season:
- Year round, but best March to October
Description
Muley Twist Canyon is a noted backpacking area accessible from the Notum Road. It is a beautiful deep canyon cut into the waterpocket fold of Capitol Reef. This trail climbs slickrock up the waterpocket fold, winds through the superb, deep Lower Muley Twist canyon and then returns through a broad grassy valley.
Details
Location:
Along the eastern side of Capitol Reef National Park
Length:
16.5 mile loop
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
8 to 10 hours
Elevation Change:
850
Season:
Year round, but best March to October
