Capitol Reef Sunset Point
The end of the Sunset Point Trail is one of the best and most accessible places in the Park to see the Waterpocket Fold, or the unique upheaval of land that makes Capitol Reef a protected area. The formations along this fold go for miles and miles (about 100 miles actually) and this viewpoint gives you the opportunity to appreciate the vastness of the Park.
What You Need to Know
Although the Sunset Point Trail shares a parking lot with the Goosenecks Overlook, the two activities do not share the same trailhead. To access Sunset Point, take the marked trail from the left side of the parking area as you enter from the dirt road. Do not try to access Sunset Point from the Goosenecks Overlook Trail.
This trail has very little shade and the trailhead does not have water or bathrooms. It is 0.8 miles round trip.
Getting Here
Follow the directions above for the Goosenecks Overlook to get to the parking area. The trail is well marked and starts on the left side of the parking lot.
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