Hiking Alone in Capitol Reef National Park Utah

00:00 Chimney Rock Trail
2:45 Frying Pan Trail
5:08 Cassidy Arch
6:16 Grand Wash Trail
7:10 Hiking Guide and Updates

[@rickevans831]

There is just something about Capitol reef that I love over other NPs - I am not sure exactly what it is but the colors and the lack of people make it pretty special

[@stevenrowell156]

totally agree

[@simonverrill]

Glad others are thinking the same thing

[@Xishnik94]

for me it's canyonlands... particularly huge, no people, absolutely magical.

[@Vincent_Desjardins]

Real life is out there... Thanks Kraig you're my favorite filmmaker and you're awesome at your profession. Thanks for bringing us with you into your adventures.

[@DanKleinow]

Capitol Reef, one of my favorite national parks. There's something really special about that place. It's like a less-visited Zion.

[@nomadunknown4766]

We differ in our opinions about desert hiking as I feel as though there is something magical about hiking on sandstone. The desert has a special energy for me and is, in a way, a land frozen in time with relics and geological evidence so apparent. Regardless, there are definitely more interesting parts of Capitol Reef National Park to visit. Head to the southern part of the park (near Lake Powell, yes it spans that far North to South!) and there is a really beautiful and interesting hike to Halls Creek Narrows. I did this trip last spring and it was so much fun! Very remote, rugged, and a great opportunity for cross-country trekking as water sources allow.

[@RelaxedRoamer]

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. Enjoyed watching your video 😍

[@thomkatherine]

Wish I’d known your feelings about deserts before going to Big Bend. I was prepared to be underwhelmed when I went because of the video you did there, but I thought it was amazingly beautiful…in February! I feel like you should have researched this better. Navajo Knobs trail had the jaw dropping views on a cliff edge that you were looking for. I would also never suggest a lack of need for water on a desert hike. Even “short” ones. If something bad should happen, rescue could take a long long time in these under resourced remote places. Enjoy Denver but I bet you’ll feel differently about deserts once you live out west like I do. We don’t hunker down in winter!

[@stevenhall7592]

Just moved to Denver a month ago and already loving it. Hiker’s paradise.

[@larryknapp2012]

I certainly realize that different people prefer different environments to hike in but personally I love desert hiking even though I live in Washington State, far from any great desert. I can’t stand the heat however so off-season hiking in places like Capital Reef is something I cherish. I think the two things that I like the most about desert hiking is the fact that the lack of vegetation often provides great long distance views and I personally see desert landscapes as natural sculptures so to me hiking in a place like Capital Reef is like hiking in an enormous sculpture garden, very beautiful indeed.

[@EgoDeather]

I see you, Kraig. Matching the footstep sounds between shots. Very effective emersion technique.

[@davidbotardo8597]

Amazing images. The footage was magnificent. Beautiful landscapes. 🏜️🏕️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇺🇸

[@Wordsmyth8]

Absolutely gorgeous out there. Thanks for bringing this to us. I always enjoy your videos, Craig.

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Upper Cathedral Valley is a 70 mile round trip and it’s worth the effort. We planning another trip through it this month. Great area for drone video outside the park. And then there is the river ford which is fun. Looking forward to creating a great video from this adventure. Thanks for sharing your trip to Capitol Reek. Lynn Northrup

[@jeremys6631]

1st thing you do in Denver is buy 4x4 so you have more access to more remote areas. I guess I'll see around there, since my summer plan will bring me into Colorado for some hikes and peak bagging 👌✌️

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Another amazing video, Kraig! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Brazil!

[@ShocKWav2]

Finally! Utah! Thank you

[@jobmartin7356]

Was so excited when I saw you had made a video! Amazing content as usual! I have been watching so much of your stuff lately. Thank you!!

[@mendiastudio]

Watching this after having lunch with a cup of tea. Perfect!!

[@ahowarda]

I just finished up at capitol reef yesterday and then saw this video! It was one of my favorites!!! Definitely want to go back with a bigger car to go off road for the dirt roads!

[@dnburgess12]

Denver is beautiful. I really enjoy living in Colorado. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Looking forward to seeing the Isreal trip.

[@hikesome]

Another wonderful video Kraig. Just saw the intro and it was stunning. It looks like such a great trail and adventure. Thank you so much for inspiring me. Would love to shoot a video there too one day. And congratulations on your engagement - Love and light and a long fulfilled life for you guys and Sasha as well. Can't wait to watch the full video this evening. Stay safe out there. Best wishes, Mario

[@jaswan79]

I’m the same about Las Vegas, BUT I really appreciate its existence because of the cheap flights to that Tri state area.

[@waldo9254]

Holy shit....a hiking video from Kraig. It's been a while. Welcome back.

[@WannaKamaka]

This was great! You do the best hiking videos on You Tube. I feel encouraged to try more hikes because of you. Love how you let the mic pick up all the sounds nearby; from your shoes hitting the trails to the sounds of others nearby.

[@ontheroadid]

Love this park! Did a Sierra Club service trip there many years ago, when it was really uncrowded. Thanks for posting this.

[@Rain3Silver]

Hi! Awesome video Kraig! First time seeing your channel. Looks like a great park to explore. Thank you!

[@jasonbarney5587]

Been touring the southern Utah NPs for the last 10 days, and Capitol Reef is my favorite. Small crowds, striking otherworldly beauty, and solitude.

[@lumberzach3242]

He's back! Love the videos man. There was definitely something missing from my life without some new Kraig Adams hiking videos. Thank you for sharing these adventures with us

[@MandyMichels]

Beautiful work, as always! Definitely needed this today 🙂

[@sobinaugustine8283]

Beautiful, each shot is an art!

[@MsTitanius]

I like your videos, this is a weekly meditation for me, thank you for your work! hello from Ukraine

[@noahtakestheworld]

your channel is such an inspiration to mine. solo hiking is a passion of mine. and i found it is so hard to capture hiking alone but your frames are perfect!! thank you!

[@jaamaan123]

Excellent locations and great shots !

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

Another awesome video man, love the drone shots and the audio of the footsteps you take on trail are well captured

[@brendanprice3432]

I was just down here 2 weekends ago. It is absolutely beautiful.

[@anthonybonacio]

Love these vids man!! Been a fan for awhile, keep ‘em comin!!

[@jachargrave]

My fav hike channel on KZbin. Thanks Kraig!

[@eiloni]

Hey Kraig! A follower from Israel here! Super excited to hear you're going to visit soon, and hope you'd be able to go hiking because there are many great places to see and this is pretty much the best time of the year to hike here! Also if you're in Tel Aviv and up for coffee let us know! :)

[@lifewithpeter2819]

We LOVE Capitol Reef! Utah offers so much incredible opportunities! Try the HIGHLINE TRAIL some summer in the Unitas Mountains here.

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Good choice! Was there last two summers...pretty epic landscapes 👊

[@mollyoquinn2163]

Just got back from a camping trip out here, can confirm you did not miss out on Fruita. Watched your videos leading up to my trip, so inspiring love your content!

[@trivedishyam]

Your videos are awesome! What is the name of the comet ☄️ visible in the first 2 minutes of the video?

[@bigdave2073]

What a landscape. Definitely on my to go list.

[@camping-k]

그것은 멋진 광경이다. 나는 그 비디오를 보는 것을 즐겼다. 좋은 영상이에요.

[@ClaudioSantos-cw3np]

Beatiful Music

[@myrtlebeachsocialscene]

You shared some pretty good views on your hike. So enjoyed! 😍

[@ilhamtlam5250]

I wish it didn't end so soon 😭😭 great job

[@timryan894]

Looks like a great park- thanks for sharing. We didn't have time to do that one last week, but will next time around.

[@ved5532]

Love your videos.. keep making them..

[@NicksBasecamp]

I always find it fascinating you are able to visit these places peacefully with no people (or not many) around. Solid planning. Keep killing it!

[@lizusedon9237]

Love watching your films From England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙌🙌

[@AllyPenguin]

I'm from Utah. Capitol Reef has been a hidden gem for so long, it is my personal favorite of the "Big 5" in Utah! Happy to see this on your channel, although I just hope it doesn't get as crowded as Zion. Happy hiking! 😊

[@AllyPenguin]

Ah, just finished watching. There are definitely more interesting hikes to do (and a lot not on the NP maps) in this area, but it is for the desert hiker for sure.

[@AmbientWalking]

Very glad to be here with you! Thanks for the trip! :0

[@walk_london]

Love it ! Thank you.

[@NATURESHOWS]

You are the man go to amazing places 🙏

[@Shura_G59]

Amazingly beautiful Arizona😍😍 Love ur channel from Russia

[@classicmeditations9357]

Great video and very inspiring! I cant wait till the weather is warmer so I can hike up here in Canada, without any snow :D

[@CaryMercer]

Beautiful drone intro, my man. Nice change up without a music track for the hike. My favorite shot is at 0:24. Looking forward to the next two videos from that area.

[@raymiller764]

Capitol Reef is fun , beautiful park

[@prairiebirdstudios]

Always inspirational 🙏

[@MaisleyVanGo]

Sitting in Torrey on our last night at Capitol Reef as I watch your video. You captured the extraordinary beauty of this special place so well. Am doing Cohab Canyon Trail before we leave for Colorado Natl Monument and if time, would love to go down Frying Pan for a bit after seeing your footage. Can't believe we missed you by a week. Edited to add: just listened to your commentary and was amazed you would choose this park to hike if you despise desert hiking and aren't impressed with its geological features. Seems like you were destined for disappointment..why choose to hike it then make a video complaining about it. Left a bad taste.

[@dakotagarcia7391]

Very beautifull places.

[@currentlyagungtv3398]

Awesome Adam! 👏🔥💥

[@cortlandbassett6788]

OMG I was just there, ugh I wish I met you. That place is breath-taking.

[@eidiotwind2084]

Am I the only one who likes the 2nd half of the video more ? 😆

[@zachworden9846]

Was just there! Such a beautiful place

[@pallavioruganti1335]

I personally love desert hiking and Capitol Reef is a gem. The overall environment is just calm and quiet compared to Moab or other national parks. I know you said day hikes arent your thing, but for those less experienced or didn't grow up around outdoor activities I think you are higlighting accesible ways to be in nature and that is very important. So I hope you keep doing it. Also the restaurant you went to is so good!

[@chrism5586]

Capitol Reef combines Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, and Zion. Not as remarkable as the other individual parks, because they specialize in something specific, but Capitol Reef is incredible. So many great hikes, canyons, arches, bridges, plus Cathedral Valley, and Bentonite Hills and Factory Butte are so close. Capitol Reef, canyons, desert, etc are amazing!

[@basichomebrew610]

amazing camera work man, really captured the place in its glory here

[@Birdmusic77]

Been to glacier twice, Logan pass usually opens up end of June still lots of snow end of June. Best time to go is middle of July. August is way more tourists and higher chances of fires or smoke. Thanks for great content

[@matakihutancraft]

Amazing!

[@MattAK]

Cathedral Valley campground is my favorite vehicle trip campground. The stars out there on a clear night are just incredible. Worth the drive out to it if you have a 4x4 vehicle. The Capitol Gorge Trail can take you to some natural tanks with tadpoles in them at other times of the year.

[@yoitstoph]

The cathedral district with the temple of the sun and moon were the highlights of CF for me. You need a high clearance vehicle to get there but it’s worth it

[@ropersix]

Do you think a Subaru Crosstrek (8.7" clearance) could make it?

[@yoitstoph]

@@ropersix I made it with my ‘19 Subaru Outback. Lots of loose sand areas though so be prepared

[@HawkinSaeger]

Been to all the other national parks in Utah except Capitol Reef. Planning to head there soon!

[@m.fender2989]

Fantastic!

[@guilhermedallavechia6768]

great video as always Kraig. Please consider coming to Bolivia!! I recommend the Transcordillera Trekking

[@WhoIsJonHarris]

I frequently let your longer compilation vids play throughout the week as background vibes.

[@auroraburora8249]

I know from what he was saying after the video segment about how this wasn't his favorite place and it wasn't super exciting BUT I have very fond memories of going there and it is still very beautiful :) the lack of people for sure makes it very nice, also the town of Torrey was very cute. When I went, we did a drive through the park with this app guiding us and telling us history and stories about the area and I think that made it way more interesting.

[@fahadsfilms]

The Silence 😍 so calm the place Looks like mars

[@ashish_sunny]

5:12 though XXD some high quality wholesome stuff right there!

[@MartinHervy]

Sorry Kraig but...I'm glad to see a classic Kraig video again :D

[@alienng8]

Is that a comet at 1:53 ?

[@CCEkeke]

I was just there a few weeks ago. Capitol Reef is probably favorite of the Mighty 5 next to Bryce Canyon and the most underrated.

[@HardiniSabrina]

Amazing Kraig!

[@AveryEvansChannel]

Cathedral Valley Loop was epic and totally worth the drive. Went in a Jeep Cherokee with some off road tires and super beautiful experience. Almost no one out there either. Passed another car maybe every 30 minutes.

[@jackg7225]

Love your videos. Watched it from start to end. Sounds like you’ll be in Israel a week or two before me. My first scheduled trip there in November got cancelled the day before. Good luck if you make the move to Denver, at least you’ll be closer to great hiking areas.

[@arnellyjelly2553]

Capitol reef was my favorite park out of Utah’s national parks

[@swankythesecond3650]

absolutely love your work!! COME TO NEW ZEALAND!!

[@evmollet5418]

Wow... some time ago!! Nice one this.

[@user-me4wh8fc9r]

终于又看到你的视频更新了

[@4xLifeArabia]

I always wait for your new upload. I would love to imitate your style.

[@sunshineyellow]

Looking forward to seeing where you come in California.

[@a_sethhale]

My dream is for you to go hike around Cerro Gordo, California. Would love to see the amazing captures you get of the scenery there. Dream collab of my two favorite KZbin channels.

[@muratvloggt]

Like Nr.: 163 Great video my friend

[@TreavorUnion]

I enjoyed Red Sands when I stayed there. Was surprised to find something decent and "modern" in that area

[@nicholasparker7076]

Kraig, you gotta take a trip out to Hawai'i. There's amazing 10 to 22+ mile hikes that'll blow your mind. We just did the Haleakala Crater Trail (12 miles) a few weeks ago on Maui, it was insanely awesome. Just keep in mind that our winters are our rainy seasons and during the summer, we're prone to tropical storms. Reach out if you're ever on O'ahu, you gotta a tour guide to the best hikes. Aloha

[@heathhall3662]

The interesting thing about Cassidy arch is the rappel off of it and the canyoneering down the rest of the canyon hidden from view…

[@Hike2solo2]

Hi. Great video. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and I’ve been very inspired to make similar videos myself. I’ve been recording on my hikings for years and now I start making my channel out of these.

[@christianbaker6563]

Was just out in Utah for Bryce and Angels Landing! Beautiful land out there and would love to go back for more hiking. Must have just missed the chance encounter with Kraig 🤣

[@katotomosaburo]

ありがとうございます！

[@samthomas1395]

Definitely recommend checking out Glacier NP. I’ve been there twice and while you’re at it drive over the border to Waterton, Alberta, stay at the Prince of Wales hotel and try the Crypt Lake hike.