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Capitol Reef National Park may seem like a huge detour on Google Maps, but you would regret missing it. I must admit Capitol Reef National Park gets fewer crowds overall compared to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, or Arches National Park because of the detour, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The park is so massive, that some trails require a 4x4 drive if you want extra thrills beyond the main trails. We were lucky to get weather around 70 degrees with mild winds in mi