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Roosevelt signed a proclamation creating Capitol Reef National Monument on August 2, 1937. [12] In Proclamation 2246, President Roosevelt set aside 37,711 acres (15,261 ha) of the Capitol Reef area. This comprised an area extending about two miles (3 km) north of present State Route 24 and about 10 mi (16 km) south, just past Capitol Gorge.
Capitol Dome is a 6,120-foot-elevation (1,870 m) summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County, Utah, United States. This iconic landmark is situated 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of the park's visitor center, and 0.85 mi (1.37 km) southeast of Navajo Dome .
Chimney Rock is a 6,420-foot (1,960 m) summit in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. [2] This landmark is situated 2.5 mi (4.0 km) northwest of the park's visitor center, towering over 300 feet (91 m) above Utah State Route 24.
SR-24 between Loa and Lyman. The highway starts at US-50 near Salina and ends at I-70 near Green River, taking a 163-mile (262 km) scenic route between the Fishlake and Dixie National Forests then through Capitol Reef National Park, along the eastern side of the San Rafael Reef passing Goblin Valley State Park and meeting I-70 again near Green River.
A portion is included in the Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway: SR-190, Cottonwood Heights to Brighton: Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway: SR-143, Parowan to Panguitch Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway: SR-24, Loa to Hanksville Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway
Capitol Reef National Park is home to scenic trails and sprawling historic orchards.
Cassidy Arch is a large natural arch located in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.The formation is considered one of the more popular attractions in the park. [2] [by whom?] The arch sits 400 feet above the Scenic Drive and the Grand Wash Trail.
Temple of the Sun is a 5,822-foot (1,775-meter) elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. [2] This remote, iconic monolith is situated 12.5 mi (20.1 km) north-northeast of the park's visitor center, and 0.37 mi (0.60 km) north of Temple of the Moon, in the Middle Desert of the park's North (Cathedral Valley) District.