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Hickman Bridge

Capitol Reef NP · Central Utah
Hickman Bridge
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1.7 miROUND TRIP
416 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
4/5KID RATING
Spring-FallSEASON

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The Trail

133 ft natural bridge; pair with pie from the Gifford House. Yes, pie.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

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

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Fruita Campground (Camping, 1 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 15 mi) · Boulder Mountain Lakes (Fishing, 22 mi) · Fish Lake (Fishing, 32 mi)

More hikes nearby: Cassidy Arch (Hike, 1 mi) · Grand Wash (Hike, 2 mi) · Navajo Knobs (Hike, 2 mi) · Capitol Gorge & The Tanks (Hike, 6 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Hickman Bridge hike?
1.7 miles round trip with 416 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Hickman Bridge?
Easy. Kid rating: 4 out of 5.
When should I hike Hickman Bridge?
Best season: Spring-Fall.
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