How long is the Capitol Gorge & The Tanks hike?

2 miles round trip with 400 feet of elevation gain.

Capitol Gorge & The Tanks Hike: Distance, Difficulty, What to Pack

2 miROUND TRIP

400 ftELEV GAIN

EasyDIFFICULTY

4/5KID RATING

Spring-FallSEASON

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Pioneer register carved in stone + waterpockets ('tanks') up a short scramble.

Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.

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Make it a weekend: Fruita Campground (Camping, 7 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 13 mi) · Boulder Mountain Lakes (Fishing, 22 mi) · Calf Creek Campground (Camping, 32 mi)

More hikes nearby: Grand Wash (Hike, 5 mi) · Hickman Bridge (Hike, 6 mi) · Cassidy Arch (Hike, 7 mi) · Navajo Knobs (Hike, 7 mi)

How long is the Capitol Gorge & The Tanks hike?: 2 miles round trip with 400 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Capitol Gorge & The Tanks?: Easy. Kid rating: 4 out of 5.
When should I hike Capitol Gorge & The Tanks?: Best season: Spring-Fall.