Contact Info
Torrey, UT 84775
- Local:
- 435-425-3791
- Local:
- 435-425-3791
Basics
- Location:
- Along the eastern side of Capitol Reef National Park
- Length:
- 15 mile partial loop
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 7 to 9 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 950 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. The upper portion is terrifically scenic with numerous arches and dramatic views. ..The trail begins along a 4wd road through a wash. A gate at the 2.5 mile mark blocks vehicles but you continue up the ever narrowing canyon past several arches. The Rim Route, a rigorous, lightly carined trail that follows the crest of the reef back to an intersection with an earlier part of the trail. .
Details
Location:
Along the eastern side of Capitol Reef National Park
Length:
15 mile partial loop
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
7 to 9 hours
Elevation Change:
950
Season:
Year round, but best March to October
