08-08-2017 18:48 via sltrib.com

3 classic hikes at Utah's Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park last week celebrated its 80th anniversary with the National Park Service. President Franklin Roosevelt designated Capitol Reef as a national monument Aug. 2, 1937, and it became a park in 1971.To celebrate, here are three top hikes, of varying difficulties, at the south-central Utah park. For more hiking ideas, check out Brett Prettyman’s guide, “Best Easy Day Hikes: Capitol Reef National Park,” released earlier this year.1. Hickman BridgeCapitol Reef
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