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Off-road Hartnet Road, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

The Hartnet road, or southern half of the Cathedral Valley Loop, begins 11.7 miles (18.8 km) 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 high-clearance or HC4WD vehicle. The 27.8 miles (44.7 km) to the junction with Cathedral Road afford expansive view of the Blue Flats and the 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 Hartnet 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.
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