From UT-24, you can turn at the visitor center and catch the scenic drive. After stopping at the visitor center, the road is 8 miles one way and passes several the park’s attractions. There are eleven stops where you can see the parks geological features, including spires, canyons, and buttes. The road is paved, but there are two dirt spur road, the Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge. The roads enter canyons and lead to some of the trailheads. They are sufficiently wide for most vehicles. There is a cost of $20 to take the scenic drive and it can be closed due to weather at times. Check before you leave.

The Hickman Bridge Trail is about 1.7 miles long and take you to one of the park’s many natural arches. The trail goes underneath the arch and has a slight elevation change of about 400 feet. It’s considered family-friendly as well as there are no steep drop-offs or dangerous portions. The trail is located near the visitor center right off UT-24. It’s one of the more popular hikes in the park, so you’ll want to get there early as the parking lot at the trailhead can fill up quickly. There are restrooms facilities as well at the trailhead.

As you may have guessed, Sunset Point is a great place to take in the sunset in the park, although it’s worth visiting any time of day. From here you can see the park’s famous Waterpocket Fold, a 100 mile buckle in the earth’s surface that is the defining feature of the park. You’ll also see some of the countless canyons, buttes, and other formations. If you go for the sunset, be sure to plan for your walk back in the dark. Park at the Goosenecks Overlook parking area and the point is less than a mile away on a relatively easy hike.