Capitol Reef West Entrance Pulloff

Crossing the western boundary of Capitol Reef on Highway 24 reveals panoramas of the park's geology

NPS / Christ Roundtree

You find yourself at the western border of Capitol Reef National Park. From here, the road cuts across the park for about 15 miles before crossing its eastern border. The park is only around 12 miles wide east to west at this latitude, but it is over 100 miles long north-to-south.