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Cassidy Arch

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On Capitol Reef National Park's Navajo Dome trail, Cassidy Arch rewards hikers with a walkable sandstone arch, wide canyon views and a connection to regional outlaw lore.

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Address: Cassidy Arch (trail access)
Hours: Open daily (trail access)
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About Cassidy Arch

Cassidy Arch is a natural sandstone arch located within Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. It is a well-known geological feature along the park’s scenic high-walled canyons.

The arch formed through long-term erosion of Jurassic-age sedimentary rocks typical of the Colorado Plateau; its name references the nearby folklore and outlaw history of the region.

Cassidy Arch sits in Capitol Reef National Park in south-central Utah, reachable from park roads and trailheads in the Fruita area of the park.

  • Trail safety tip: The trail to the arch is steep in places and includes exposed sections; sturdy footwear and water are recommended, especially in warm months.
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Best Time to Visit Cassidy Arch

Late spring and early autumn provide the most comfortable and safest conditions for hiking to Cassidy Arch; avoid the hottest mid-summer hours.

Spring
April-May · 10-25 °C
One of the best times to hike: moderate temperatures, wildflowers, and generally stable trail conditions.
Autumn
September-October · 10-25 °C
Cooler, comfortable hiking conditions and fewer visitors than summer; afternoons can still be warm.
Summer (hot)
June-August · 25-40 °C
Very hot, especially mid-day; trails are exposed-start early and carry water; afternoons can see isolated thunderstorms.

Weather & Climate near Cassidy Arch

Climate

Cassidy Arch's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -8° - 4° -5° 9 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
February - -5° - 8° -2° 10 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
March - -2° - 12° 3° 16 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
April - 2° - 17° 7° 13 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
May - 7° - 23° 15° 17 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
June - 12° - 29° 20° 12 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
July - 15° - 32° 24° 26 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
August - 15° - 31° 23° 30 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
September - 10° - 26° 18° 24 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
October - 4° - 19° 11° 21 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
November - -3° - 10° 1° 13 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
December - -7° - 5° -4° 10 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Cassidy Arch

Cassidy Arch is located inside Capitol Reef National Park in south‑central Utah. The park is accessed by driving on Utah State Route 24 (SR‑24); the small town of Torrey on SR‑24 is the usual gateway for services and accommodations.

Inside the park follow signed park roads to the Grand Wash/Cassidy Arch trailhead; the arch itself is reached by a maintained trail beginning at the trailhead and requires a hike of a couple of miles (trail length and difficulty vary by route).