Trip Idea

Explore Human History in Fruita

Multiple Parks

Three horses stand near barn in a snowy, wintery landscape.
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Canyons and Canyonlands, Plateaus and Mesas, Geology, Rock Landscapes and Features, Scenic Views, Roads, Routes and Highways, Trails more »
Activities Biking, Front-Country Hiking, Scenic Driving
Type Kid Friendly, Relaxed, Educational, Virtual, Outdoors, Road Trip more »
Parks Capitol Reef National Park

Historic Places around Fruita

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    Explore History by Car, Bike, or Foot
    • Capitol Reef National Park

      Scenic Drive Tour

      • Activity Fee: Yes
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Scenic Driving
      • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
      • Location: Capitol Reef Scenic Drive
      • Duration: 90 Minutes
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Any Time
      Stormy skies with a small spot of a rainbow, red cliffs, and a blacktop road.

      Take Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive, and experience colorful cliffs and deep narrow canyons from the comfort of your vehicle.

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    • Capitol Reef National Park

      Bicycle Touring

      • Activity Fee: Yes
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Biking
      • Pets: No
      • Location: Roads in Capitol Reef
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
      Person on bicycle on paved road with cars approaching and colorful cliffs above, and blue sky.

      Bicycling touring in Capitol Reef offers opportunities to explore paved and unpaved roads throughout the park. Explore colorful canyons, beautiful vistas of red rock country, and the verdant Fruita Historic District by bicycle.

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    • Capitol Reef National Park

      Hike an Easy or Moderate Trail

      • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
      • Pets: No
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Any Time
      A person stands in a sandy wash in a deep cream colored sandstone canyon.

      Hike an easy or moderate trail to see panoramic views or to experience a deep sandstone canyon.

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    Last updated: March 8, 2021