Rim Overlook
Trail near Loa, Utah · Capitol Reef National Park
Hiking
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Today at the trail
Trailhead: Hickman Bridge Trailhead
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Trailhead coordinates: 38.28873, -111.22761
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 5,460 to 6,378 ft
- Surface
- Native
- Managed by
- Capitol Reef National Park
- County
- Wayne County, Utah
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: no dogs. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Fruita Campground 1.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Capitol Reef Group Campground 1.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Sunglow Campground 16 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Rim Overlook 1.8 mi long
- Frying Pan 2.6 mi long
- Fruita Overlook Trail 0.5 mi long
- Cohab Canyon Fruita Overlooks North 0.1 mi long
- Navajo Knobs 2.3 mi long
- Multi-Use Trail 1.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Rim Overlook?
- Rim Overlook is about 1.8 miles long, or about 3.6 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Rim Overlook?
- About 895 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,460 and 6,378 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Rim Overlook?
- Plan on about 1 hr 55 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Rim Overlook?
- Map data lists this trail as: no dogs. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on Rim Overlook?
- Rim Overlook is open to hiking, according to National Park Service trail data.
- Where does Rim Overlook start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Hickman Bridge Trailhead, at 38.28873, -111.22761.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.