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Capitol Reef National Park hiking guide

Sulphur Creek Waterfall Trail

A 1.5-mile out-and-back with 130 ft of climbing in Fruita Historic District, rated easy.

Sulphur Creek Waterfall Trail, Capitol Reef National Park
Photo: Juhele_CZ · CC0 1.0

Key facts

Length
1.5 mi (2.5 km)
Elevation gain
130 ft (39 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Fruita Historic District
Highest point
5,564 ft
Lowest point
5,490 ft

About Sulphur Creek Waterfall Trail

This hike offers a unique blend of canyoneering, wading, and rock scrambling through a stunning gorge with sheer walls and several waterfalls. The trail follows a perennial creek, providing opportunities to explore ancient rock formations and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Route map

Route map of Sulphur Creek Waterfall Trail in Capitol Reef National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Sulphur Creek Waterfall Trail5,5005,5500.00.51.01.5Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,564 ftLow 5,490 ft
Elevation runs from 5,490 ft to 5,564 ft over 1.5 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Fruita Historic District

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