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Grand Wash

Capitol Reef NP · Central Utah
Grand Wash
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4.4 miROUND TRIP
200 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
4/5KID RATING
Spring-FallSEASON

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The Trail

Flat gravel wash through 500-foot narrows. Watch weather - flash flood country.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

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

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Fruita Campground (Camping, 2 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 15 mi) · Boulder Mountain Lakes (Fishing, 22 mi) · Fish Lake (Fishing, 33 mi)

More hikes nearby: Hickman Bridge (Hike, 2 mi) · Cassidy Arch (Hike, 2 mi) · Navajo Knobs (Hike, 3 mi) · Capitol Gorge & The Tanks (Hike, 5 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Grand Wash hike?
4.4 miles round trip with 200 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Grand Wash?
Easy. Kid rating: 4 out of 5.
When should I hike Grand Wash?
Best season: Spring-Fall.
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