Grand Wash Trail

The Trail

This is a very easy 2.3 mile (one way) trail with a 235 foot elevation change. There isn't really an actual trail; hikers just walk along the dry wash as it weaves through bottom of the canyon.

Topographical Map

Graph of Elevation (starting from UT-24)

Trail in Google Earth

There are trail heads at both ends of the canyon, so hiking groups with multiple vehicles have the option of hiking from one end to the other.

The narrows are in the middle section of the trail and are only about a half a mile in length. Although they are dry, there is still the possibility of flash floods in this area, so be sure to verify the danger level before you hike.

There are plenty of beautiful rock formations and cliffs to view outside the narrows area as well. Bear canyon is a little side canyon that can be viewed branching off from the main wash.

Heading into the Narrows Section

In the Narrows Section

Looking up Bear Canyon

Looking up the sheer walls of the narrows section

Directions

This trail is located in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah. There are parking areas at both ends of the wash. One end of the trail heads is right off UT-24. To get there from I-15, take Exit 188 to get onto US-50. Get off US-50 at UT-260. From there get onto UT-24 and continue to Capitol Reef and the turn out for the trail head, will be on the right.

To start at the other side of the wash, continue along UT-24 to Capitol Reef. Turn off at the Visitor's Center and continue along the "Scenic Drive" until reaching the turnoff for Grand Wash on the left. Go up this dirt road until reaching the parking area and trail head at the end.