The Harnet road, also the western half of the Cathedral Valley Loop, begins 11.7 miles east of the Visitor Center off Utah Hwy. 24. In order to take this route to Cathedral Valley, visitors must ford the Fremont River soon after leaving the highway, which may require a four-wheel drive vehicle. The remaining 24 miles to the top of the loop afford expansive views of Blue Flats and South Desert. The northern end of the loop nears Thousand Lake Mountain and the geology and topography change greatly with the subsequent gain in elevation. Conditions on the Harnet road vary widely based on recent weather. At best, high clearance vehicles are recommended and visitors should check with the Visitor Center for the most current road information.
Directions from Capitol Reef Visitor Center: Drive 11.7 miles eastward on Highway 24 to Hartnet Road, which leads north as Park Road 1.
Seasonal Information:
Normally Open:
Mid-March through Mid-November
(NOTE: This route is not maintained in winter. Wet conditions can make it impassable to four-wheel drive vehicles.)
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