Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, March 2022, Part 3 – Capitol Gorge

South of the Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center at the end of the paved road is the Capitol Gorge Trailhead.  We hiked a short distance down the canyon, then up a short, steep trail to check out natural water tanks formed in low places along a water drainage.

I captured a few images in the canyon in route.

Capitol Gorge and Hiker/Photographer
Capitol Gorge
Standing Tall – Black and White with Selective Colorization
Defiance – Trees atop Canyon Walls – Black and White with Selective Colorization
Reflection in a Natural Water Tank

The snow like blobs in these photos are foamy floaters in the water.

Water Tank
Icy Water Tank and Arch
Green Gold – Tree adjacent to the tanks – Black and White with Selective Colorization
Arch below Tanks

Water flow has cut through rock forming a small arch along the occasional stream bed.

Old Visitor Register – Enhanced to bring out faded writing

Early visitors in this canyon left their names and dates high up on the canyon wall.  These marking are much higher than anyone other than a giant can reach.  Maybe some stood on horses or wagons to leave their mark here or maybe the canyon was not as deep many years ago?

Parched, Hopeful – Capitol Reef Desert Scene

I cannot recall where in the park this final photo was taken, but I think it was shot along the unimproved dirt road that continues past the end of the paved roadway from the Capitol Gorge Trailhead parking area.

More later,

Ken