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Often overlooked for other famous national park in Utah, Capitol Reef is hidden gem that is worthy of a visit. You'll find a landscape of dramatic folds, towering cliffs, twisting canyons, and quiet desert solitude. The park protects over 240,000 acres filled with slickrock domes, natural arches, and layered sandstone badlands. Explore the historic Fruita orchards, hike through colorful canyon trails like Hickman Bridge or Capitol Gorge, or head farther into Cathedral Valley or Halls Creek Narrows for remote wilderness. With clear night skies, a diverse array of plant and animal life, and sweeping vistas at every turn, Capitol Reef is a gem for both adventurers and those seeking more peaceful escape than is available at the more well known parks.

Petrified wood is a type of fossilized wood created when tree remains undergo a mineralization process, often involving replacement by stone. While individual pieces of petrified wood are common, this area features several large trunks shimmering in various colors. The hike through this area is stunning, offering many views of colorful, fossilized tree stumps, a rewarding experience.

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park preserves a stunning collection of fossilized trees, some over 135 million years old, scattered across a high desert mesa. Here, you'll see colorful logs turned to stone and panoramic views of Wide Hollow Reservoir. There are places to camp, canoe, hike, or ride through this beautiful area, making it a great place to spend a weekend just outside of Escalante.

Death Hollow Creek spans over 20 miles, offering scenic canyons and expansive rock slabs. It is one of the Escalante River's longest tributaries through the Navajo sandstone canyon with pools, and small waterfalls The creek begins at 9,000 feet on Boulder Mountain's forested slopes, then descends steeply and levels out before merging with the Escalante River at 5,400 feet.

Warning! In our opinion, this trail is not suitable for beginners and can only be completed with good footwear. The way there is steeply downhill on bare rock. The trail is very poorly marked! The way back is accordingly difficult and demanding uphill. However, the effort is worth it because the waterfall is very beautiful.

As you descend into the canyon, you'll be greeted by the soothing sound of cascading water and the breathtaking beauty of the falls. With its crystal-clear waters plunging into a deep pool below, it is a sight to behold.

Petrified wood is a type of fossilized wood created when tree remains undergo a mineralization process, often involving replacement by stone. While individual pieces of petrified wood are common, this area features several large trunks shimmering in various colors. The hike through this area is stunning, offering many views of colorful, fossilized tree stumps, a rewarding experience.

The Sleeping Rainbow Trail is a more challenging hike option due to its steep terrain and summer heat. Despite the difficulty, the trail rewards those who persist with views of large fossilized tree trunks. The steep beginning gives way to a mostly level path at the top, unless you continue onto the Sleeping Rainbow loop, which descends and climbs back up. For a less demanding walk, try the nearby Petrified Wood Cove Trail.