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Cathedral Valley is a rugged, remote district of Capitol Reef National Park. Few people travel out this way, to see this valley and its sandstone monoliths, colorful Bentonite hills, and vast desert scenery.
Upper and Lower Cathedral Valley. Upper and Lower Cathedral Valley offer exquisite views of sculptured monoliths with intriguing names such as the Walls of Jericho and the Temples of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. The monoliths are composed of the earthy, buff-pink Entrada Sandstone.
Cathedral Valley is a remote area within Capitol Reef National Park, renowned for its towering monoliths, expansive desert landscapes, and intricate geological formations. The loop itself is a 58-mile dirt road that typically takes about 6-8 hours to complete, depending on how many stops you make.
The Cathedral Valley (North) District of Capitol Reef National Park is a remote, rugged region. Vehicles with high ground clearance, even those without four wheel drive, can usually negotiate the roads without difficulty.
A remote backcountry with no paved roads, Capitol Reef's northern Cathedral District features stark landscapes and a high degree of solitude. Here the northern flanks of the Waterpocket Fold give way to broad deserts, stunning monoliths, and volcanic dikes and crags.
If a road trip on the Cathedral Valley Loop scenic drive in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah is on your bucket list, we’ve got the stop-by-stop guide you need to plan your trip! This 67-mile route showcases stunning rock formations, including the Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon and the colorful Bentonite Hills.
Day 2 in Capitol Reef National Park: Cathedral Valley. Driving through Cathedral Valley is one of Utah’s best backcountry experiences. The Cathedral Valley Loop is a 58-mile scenic drive that is located north of the historic Fruita district.