Items | Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
(21) Reviews
Utah
Important Information
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
•
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
•
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
•
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
•
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offlin...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start at 79 E 1600 S, Torrey, UT 84775, near Chuckwagon Lodge. The lodge and store are on your left, Torrey Trading Post on your right. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, so their staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically as you pass. Check your email/text for details.
Return
Utah 24
The tour ends here.
Itinerary
1
Twin Rocks
The first major landmark you'll encounter are the Twin Rocks, a funky rock formation that people swear looks exactly like a pair of human molars. Take a look and decide for yourself!
Note: The tour is over 30.5 miles long, with more than 35+ audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
5 minutes
2
Chimney Rock Trail
Next comes Chimney Rock, a bright red pillar of rock that looks like a chimney. Here, you'll also find a great, 3-mile hiking trail to start your trip.
3
Goosenecks Overlook
If Panorama Point left you wanting more, you'll find it up next at Goosenecks Overlook.
4
The Fluted Wall
You'll arrive next at the Fluted Wall, a cool cliff face which actually offers a look back in time... up to 240 million years!
5
The Castle
As you drive, you'll also notice The Castle looming over you. This imposing rocky fortress is sure to inspire awe in any traveler!
5 minutes
6
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center
The visitor center is up next, a great place to stop if you need snacks, a restroom, or just a quick break to get your bearings.
7
Ripple Rock Nature Center
Continuing on, you'll also pass the Ripple Rock Nature Center, which offers some great educational opportunities for younger visitors.
8
Gifford Homestead
After that you'll come to the Gifford Homestead, a perfectly preserved slice of what life was like for the early Mormon pioneers who founded this tiny, remote town.
9
Fruita
Beyond that is the Fruita Barn, offering a similar glimpse back in time.
10
Cohab Canyon Trailhead
Then you'll arrive at the Cohab Canyon Trailhead, which leads to some stunning canyons with a seriously strange history.
11
Danish Hill
Continuing on, you'll reach the top of Danish Hill, which boasts some of the best views of the entire park.
5 minutes
12
Ferns Nipple
Ferns Nipple is a 7,065-foot elevation summit located in Capitol Reef National Park, in Wayne County of Utah, United States. This iconic landmark is situated 4 mi southeast of the park's visitor center.
5 minutes
13
Teasdale
Beyond that is the Slickrock Divide, a sort of miniature continental divide which helps ensure flora in the Reef is able to flourish.
5 minutes
14
Golden Throne
The Golden Throne is a 7,041-foot mountain in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red.
5 minutes
15
Capitol Gorge Trailhead
As you continue, you'll come to the Capitol Gorge Trailhead. This is one of the most popular trails in the park for a reason. It doesn't just lead down into a gorgeous canyon, but also boasts some ancient petroglyphs along the way!
16
Fruita Schoolhouse
Returning to the north side of the park, you'll get another look at life for the residents of Fruita at the Fruita Schoolhouse, where children of all ages were taught by a 12 year-old!
17
Torrey Petroglyphs
Next, you'll have the chance to see some ancient petroglyphs for yourself. Some of these ancient drawings are pretty clear, but others have meanings that are yet to be deciphered!
18
The Hickman Bridge Trail
The next trail, the Hickman Bridge Trail, leads to a truly astonishing part of the landscape--a natural bridge. Much like a natural stone archway, the bridge at the end of this trail seems to defy gravity itself!
19
Grand Wash Trailhead
Beyond that is the Grand Wash Trailhead, which leads into the narrow slot canyons beneath the park's surface. If you've never seen a slot canyon up close before, this is a must-do!
20
Behunin Cabin
If you thought Fruita was remote, you're in for a surprise at the next stop: Behunin Cabin. This was once the home of a family who thought even the tiny town of Fruita had too many people for them!
21
Capitol Reef Sign / Orientation Pullout
Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park.
Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area.
Capitol Reef National Park is located in the Southcentral area of Utah in Sevier, Wayne and Garfield counties
22
North Sunset Lane
If you're in the park aroud sunset, there's no better place to stop than Sunset Point. Watching the sinking sun from here is a memory that will last you a lifetime.
5 minutes
23
Pioneer Register
Another optional stop is the Pioneer Register, a fascinating historical relic bearing the names of the first European-Americans to arrive in Capitol Reef centuries ago.
24
Capitol Reef National Park
Get ready to explore one of Utah's hidden gems: Capitol Reef National Park. This fabulously colorful, awe-inspiring landscape is packed full of perfect photo ops and fascinating history, and you driving tour will introduce you to all of it!
Capitol Reef National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
(21) Reviews
Utah
About
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Discover the hidden gem of Utah’s national parks! This self-guided driving tour takes you through the colorful, awe-inspiring Capitol Reef. This park is home to hundreds of millions of years of history as well as tons of fantastic hikes and vistas. Plus, dig into the long, surprising history of the park’s human inhabitants, from the ancient tribes to the Mormon pioneers scraping out a life in one of the most remote parts of America.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offlin...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
This tour is NOT an entrance ticket to the park
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Start at 79 E 1600 S, Torrey, UT 84775, near Chuckwagon Lodge. The lodge and store are on your left, Torrey Trading Post on your right. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, so their staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically as you pass. Check your email/text for details.