Fremont River Trail
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Fremont River Trail
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The Fremont Trail is a beautiful hike along the Fremont River in Capitol Reef National Park. This route starts at the Fruita campground and ends with a steep ascent up to an overlook. From the top, you will get a fantastic 360-degree look of the Fremont River Canyon and the Utah desert landscape.
Getting there
This hike begins at the Fruita Campground on the west side of Capitol Reef Scenic Drive.
About
| Backcountry Campground | Fruita Campground |
| When to do | March to November |
| Pets allowed | No |
| Family friendly | Older Children only |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Low |
| Route Type | Lollipop |
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Fremont River Trail Description
The Fremont River Trail is a beautiful little hike from the Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef National Park. This hike ends with a steep climb up to a stunning overlook, so make sure you are wearing proper footwear to handle the ascent and descent. Hiking poles can also be a great tool to have for this section. Other than the last bit, this is a relaxing, flat stroll along the Fremont River. This hike is a great way to unwind after a long day exploring the Park before you tuck yourself in for a night under the stars at the Fruita Campground.
From the campground, follow the well marked trail heading westward along the south side of the river. After a short while, the trail will climb up to the viewpoint.
Take a loop around the viewpoint to get a 360 look at the park below before heading down and following the same path back to the campground.
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