Dramatic dissolution collapse in Cathedral Valley (Capitol Reef National Park) where groundwater removed gypsum and soft beds, leaving a deep vertical shaft into the Carmel/Entrada sequence. Short spur from the Cathedral Valley loop roads reaches a signed overlook of one of the park’s clearest evaporite-karst features.
Field facts
| Region | Wayne County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.4994, -111.3099 |
| Managed | NPS — Capitol Reef National Park |
| Process | Gypsum dissolution / collapse |
| District | Cathedral Valley |
| Nearby | Temples of the Sun & Moon / Lower South Desert |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundPrimitive campsites at Cathedral Campground5.7 km away
- CampgroundELKHORN CAMPGROUND13.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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