Special Event: September 19 & 26, 2026 - Temporary Closures of Scenic Drive

Park Alert · Capitol Reef National Park · 8/26/2026

Special Event: September 19 & 26, 2026 - Temporary Closures of Scenic Drive

Reef Ride Bike Days: For this special event in honor of National Public Lands Day, the Scenic Drive will be closed to motor vehicles for part of the day on Saturday, September 19 and Saturday, September 26, 2026. The road will be closed to vehicles from sunrise to 3 pm to allow for bicycles and pedestrians to enjoy the road at a more leisurely pace. The main road through the park (UT highway 24) - will remain open and unaffected by this closure.

Source: National Park Service