There are so many unusual things to do in the area around the Skyridge Inn. The climate here is comfortable almost every day, and with a little planning, you can be off exploring the natural wonders this area has to offer.

Join an easy or challenging bike tour - take a horseback ride into nearby canyons. Or, let us assist you in making tour arrangements so you can ford the Fremont River and explore Cathedral Valley with its stark monoliths and soaring spires. Additional attractions and outings include a 200-foot long rock art panel considered one of the finest in the world, a nature walk to a 126 foot high waterfall, and the Burr Trail with its twisting switchbacks and magnificent views

SkyRidge is also an ideal year-round getaway for those seeking a few days of serenity within an environment of sheer beauty. You might even consider reserving the entire Inn for a private family get-together, a weekend getaway with friends or small business retreat. Whether you enjoy adventuresome days filled with exploring or glorious hours of relaxation, we have it all!

SkyRidge is just five minutes from Capitol Reef National Park. Experience the incredible scenic drive at The Park with its views of colorful cliffs and massive domes culminating in a sheer-walled canyon. Hike to the tops of Cassidy's Arch or to Hickman Bridge - both with spectacular views. Or just stroll down the Grand Wash with its "narrows."

Here are some links to popular attractions here in our area:

CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK

Just 13 miles from SkyRidge Inn, CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK features colorful cliffs, massive domes, twisting canyons and miles of slick rock wilderness. The park preserves the 100 mile long WATERPOCKET FOLD - a giant, sinuous buckling of rock in the earth's crust. In the midst of Capitol Reef's red rocks are large orchards where fruit may be picked in season, and the remnants of FRUITA - an early pioneer settlement.

BOULDER MOUNTAIN

Only 8 miles away, BOULDER MOUNTAIN, part of the DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST, has over 100 lakes several - offering some of the finest fishing in Utah. There are over 192 miles of trails on BOULDER MOUNTAIN, and views from the rim are among the most breathtaking in Utah!

THOUSAND LAKE MOUNTAIN

THOUSAND LAKE MOUNTAIN and HIGHWAY 72 feature panoramic mountain vistas and views into UPPER CATHEDRAL VALLEY. This highway intersects with the CATHEDRAL VALLEY SCENIC BACKWAY.

HENRY MOUNTAINS

The backroads of the rugged and remote HENRY MOUNTAINS are ideal for a summer's outing in search of America's only herd of free-roaming buffalo! The summit of MT. ELLEN offers spectacular views of central Utah. Visit the Utah Bureau of Land Management's web site for additional information on this unique area: UTAH BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

SCENIC BYWAY 12

SCENIC BYWAY 12, recently designated by the Federal Highways Administration as an All-American Road, and chosen as one of the top ten scenic roads in America by Car and Driver magazine, offers sweeping panoramas of the WATERPOCKET FOLD, CIRCLE CLIFFS, and the HENRY MOUNTAINS. Possible day trips along this highway are a visit to the ANASAZI INDIAN VILLAGE STATE PARK, a hike to 126-foot high CALF CREEK FALLS, or a drive over the scenic BURR TRAIL and NOTOM ROAD. See a map of this wonderful route under the "What to Do" section.

FISHLAKE SCENIC BYWAY

FISHLAKE SCENIC BYWAY, SR25, carries you through the meadows and mountains of the FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST to the FISH LAKE - JOHNSON VALLEY area which has 3,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs. Several species of trout and splake can be caught year round. Wildlife sightings of elk, deer and small game are common. There is also a large population of water fowl as well as Golden and Bald Eagles.

SCENIC BYWAY 24

SCENIC BYWAY 24 descends from rolling sagebrush terrain through checkered farmland into the multicolored cliffs of CAPITOL REEF. Beyond the park the land changes into a "moonscape" of stark gray hills. In HANKSVILLE be sure to visit the relocated WOLVERTON MILL, built in 1921 in the Henry Mountains. The log structure is unique because it was used to mill wood and to crush ore.

HORSESHOE CANYON

HORSESHOE CANYON, in CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, presents the "Great Gallery" - a 200-foot long rock art panel considered one of the finest examples of prehistoric art in the world.

ROBBER'S ROOST

Cattle rustlers in the early 1900s discovered that the canyons of the DIRTY DEVIL RIVER offered impregnable hideouts. One such canyon named ROBBER'S ROOST was an important stopping point for BUTCH CASSIDY and the SUNDANCE KID.

GOBLIN VALLEY STATE PARK

GOBLIN VALLEY STATE PARK contains a forest of eroded rock formations whose intricate forms allow the visitors imagination free rein to see the "goblins" that live there.

ANASAZI INDIAN VILLAGE STATE PARK

Head south on Utah Highway 12 from Torrey toward the town of Boulder, and visit ANASAZI INDIAN VILLAGE STATE PARK, an ancient village which was once home to one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan communities west of the Colorado River. An excellent visitor center displays artifacts found on the site.

LAKE POWELL

LAKE POWELL - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a pleasant day trip from Capitol Reef Country. Head south on Utah Route 95 from Hanksville down to Bullfrog Marina. Glen Canyon dam created 186-mile long Lake Powell, with spectacular views, house boating , fishing, and a variety of water sports.

GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

The GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT is a vast area of sandstone canyons, plateaus, unique rock formations and cliffs in southern Utah. The monument extends eastward from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It borders the Dixie National Forest on the north and extends southward to the Arizona state line. Scenic Byway 12 winds through the northern portion, and backways branching from Highway 12 provide access to trails and features in the monument.

Cafe Diablo: An Innovative Southwestern Restaurant... Located 2 miles from SkyRidge.

Rim Rock Restaurant: FIne comfort food dining. 2.5 miles from SkyRidge.

The Wayne Theatre: Current movies in a classic small-town theatre. Shows Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8 PM. Located 8 miles from SkyRidge. Home of the Bicknell International Film Festival.

Hondoo Rivers and Trails: Offers scenic adventures in Capitol Reef Country via horse or 4 wheel drive.

Crazy 'C' Coyote Trail Rides: Offers awsome vacation adventures in the Canyonlands region of Utah.This includes Moab and Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks

Red River Outfitters: Offering fly fishing, hunting, Lodging, ATV rentals, outdoor gear and apparel our store will outfit anyone wishing to explore the backcountry of southern Utah.

Wild Hare Expeditions: Single and multi-day trips into our area.

Alpine Anglers Flyfishing: Boulder Mountain Adventures offers guided fly fishing trips in Utah for Boulder Mountain, Thousand Lakes Mountain, the Fremont River, and Capitol Reef National Park.

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