Atlas › Capitol Reef / Waterpocket
Sheets Gulch
verified 2026-05-12
Ungraded
High flood risk
Torrey, UT
Longest and least-visited of the three. Modest narrows but tall Douglas firs and big red Navajo walls.
Can be done as a thru-hike from the Capitol Gorge end via 4WD.
Logistics
| Manager | NPS Capitol Reef National Park |
|---|---|
| Permit | Capitol Reef NP entrance fee: $20/vehicle, $15/motorcycle, $10/person on foot or bike (7 day pass; America the Beautiful accepted). Free day-use canyoneering permit required for any rope/rappel descent, obtained in person at the Visitor Center or online via email request. Free backcountry permit for overnight trips. |
| Distance | 9 mi RT or 9 mi thru-hike |
| Elevation | ~600 ft |
| Time | All day or overnight |
| Technical | Easy to moderate, fewer obstacles than Burro/Cottonwood |
| Season | Spring, fall |
| Flood risk | High |
| Vehicle access | Notom-Bullfrog Rd 12.7 mi south of Hwy 24 |
| Crowd | Very low |
| Coordinates | 38.0258, -111.1067 |