Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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2h
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Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

Twin Rocks
- Wayne County, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

79 E 1600 S
- 79 East 1600 South
- 84775, Torrey, Utah, United States

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Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in English

2h
Opening hours: Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Price details

$14.99 x 1 Traveler$14.99

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What's included, what's not

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
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Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Kindly note that a park pass is required to visit Capitol Reef National Park, and it is not included with this tour.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
⚠️ Important Note: The U.S. Government Shutdown has ended, but some National Park services, visitor centers and facilities may reopen in phases. Please check official park updates before visiting.

Activity itinerary

Twin Rocks

The first major landmark you'll encounter are the Twin Rocks, a funky rock formation that people swear looks exactly like a pair of human molars. Take a look and decide for yourself! Note: The tour is over 30.5 miles long, with more than 35+ audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Chimney Rock Trail (Pass by)

Next comes Chimney Rock, a bright red pillar of rock that looks like a chimney. Here, you'll also find a great, 3-mile hiking trail to start your trip.

Goosenecks Overlook (Pass by)

If Panorama Point left you wanting more, you'll find it up next at Goosenecks Overlook.

The Fluted Wall (Pass by)

You'll arrive next at the Fluted Wall, a cool cliff face which actually offers a look back in time... up to 240 million years!

The Castle

As you drive, you'll also notice The Castle looming over you. This imposing rocky fortress is sure to inspire awe in any traveler!

Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center (Pass by)

The visitor center is up next, a great place to stop if you need snacks, a restroom, or just a quick break to get your bearings.

Ripple Rock Nature Center (Pass by)

Continuing on, you'll also pass the Ripple Rock Nature Center, which offers some great educational opportunities for younger visitors.

Gifford Homestead (Pass by)

After that you'll come to the Gifford Homestead, a perfectly preserved slice of what life was like for the early Mormon pioneers who founded this tiny, remote town.

Fruita (Pass by)

Beyond that is the Fruita Barn, offering a similar glimpse back in time.

Cohab Canyon Trailhead (Pass by)

Then you'll arrive at the Cohab Canyon Trailhead, which leads to some stunning canyons with a seriously strange history.

Danish Hill

Continuing on, you'll reach the top of Danish Hill, which boasts some of the best views of the entire park.

Ferns Nipple

Ferns Nipple is a 7,065-foot elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. This iconic landmark is situated 4 mi southeast of the park's visitor center.

Teasdale

Beyond that is the Slickrock Divide, a sort of miniature continental divide which helps ensure flora in the Reef is able to flourish.

Golden Throne

The Golden Throne is a 7,041-foot mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red.

Capitol Gorge Trailhead (Pass by)

As you continue, you'll come to the Capitol Gorge Trailhead. This is one of the most popular trails in the park for a reason. It doesn't just lead down into a gorgeous canyon, but also boasts some ancient petroglyphs along the way!

Fruita Schoolhouse (Pass by)

Returning to the north side of the park, you'll get another look at life for the residents of Fruita at the Fruita Schoolhouse, where children of all ages were taught by a 12 year-old!

Torrey Petroglyphs (Pass by)

Next, you'll have the chance to see some ancient petroglyphs for yourself. Some of these ancient drawings are pretty clear, but others have meanings that are yet to be deciphered!

The Hickman Bridge Trail (Pass by)

The next trail, the Hickman Bridge Trail, leads to a truly astonishing part of the landscape--a natural bridge. Much like a natural stone archway, the bridge at the end of this trail seems to defy gravity itself!

Grand Wash Trailhead (Pass by)

Beyond that is the Grand Wash Trailhead, which leads into the narrow slot canyons beneath the park's surface. If you've never seen a slot canyon up close before, this is a must-do!

Behunin Cabin (Pass by)

If you thought Fruita was remote, you're in for a surprise at the next stop: Behunin Cabin. This was once the home of a family who thought even the tiny town of Fruita had too many people for them!

Capitol Reef Sign / Orientation Pullout (Pass by)

Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. Capitol Reef National Park is located in the Southcentral area of Utah in Sevier, Wayne and Garfield counties

Sunset Lane

If you're in the park aroud sunset, there's no better place to stop than Sunset Point. Watching the sinking sun from here is a memory that will last you a lifetime.

Pioneer Register (Pass by)

Another optional stop is the Pioneer Register, a fascinating historical relic bearing the names of the first European-Americans to arrive in Capitol Reef centuries ago.

Capitol Reef National Park

Get ready to explore one of Utah's hidden gems: Capitol Reef National Park. This fabulously colorful, awe-inspiring landscape is packed full of perfect photo ops and fascinating history, and you driving tour will introduce you to all of it!

Location

Activity location

Twin Rocks
- Wayne County, Utah, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

79 E 1600 S
- 79 East 1600 South
- 84775, Torrey, Utah, United States

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