Capitol Reef National Park hiking guide
Lower Cathedral Valley Overlook Route
A 1.7-mile out-and-back with 160 ft of climbing in Cathedral Valley, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Elevation gain
- 160 ft (47 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Cathedral Valley
- Highest point
- 5,983 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,826 ft
About Lower Cathedral Valley Overlook Route
The route leads through open desert terrain to a viewpoint offering a bird's-eye perspective of the iconic Temples of the Sun and Moon. These towering sandstone formations rise dramatically from the valley floor, creating a breathtaking landscape. The overlook provides a unique vantage point to appreciate the natural beauty and grandeur of these monolithic structures, set against the backdrop of a vast desert expanse.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
