# Cathedral Valley Loop

**Location:** Capitol Reef NP, UT | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 58 miles

**GPS:** 38.3456, -111.1543

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** March - November

Capitol Reef's remote northern district where 500-foot monoliths rise from the desert floor like ancient cathedrals. River fording required,no bridges, no guardrails, no crowds.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Overlanding • **Rating:** 4.7/5

**Highlights:** Monoliths, River crossing, Remote, No crowds, Photography

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Fruita Campground (Torrey, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/fruita-campground)
- [Group Campsite (Torrey, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/group-campsite)
- [Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground (Torrey, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/primitive-campsites-at-cathedral-campground)
- [Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground (Torrey, Utah)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/utah/primitive-campsites-at-cedar-mesa-campground)

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