Hickman Bridge Trail
Torrey, UT
A 3 km return trail in Capitol Reef climbs to a 40 m natural bridge above the Fremont River. The trailhead is right on Utah 24, which crosses the park free of charge.
- Nearest town
- Torrey, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.2883, -111.2280
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and September. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Fruita CampgroundMotorhome stopover1 mi from Hickman Bridge Trail · 71 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Wonderland RV ParkMotorhome stopover10 mi from Hickman Bridge TrailTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Singletree CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Hickman Bridge Trail · 31 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposal
- Thousand Lakes RV ParkMotorhome stopover12 mi from Hickman Bridge TrailTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Oak Creek CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Hickman Bridge Trail · 9 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Sunglow CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Hickman Bridge Trail · 7 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hickman Bridge Trail?
Hickman Bridge Trail is in Torrey, UT, at GPS 38.2883, -111.2280. It is about 28 mi from Boulder.
Can you camp near Hickman Bridge Trail?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fruita Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hickman Bridge Trail?
Hickman Bridge Trail is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: San Rafael Swell and Goblin Valley to Capitol Reef.
What is there to see near Hickman Bridge Trail?
Places worth a stop nearby: Capitol Reef National Park (1 mi), Fruita Campground (1 mi), Little Wild Horse Canyon (31 mi) and Lower Calf Creek Falls (33 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hickman Bridge Trail?
The most pleasant months are usually May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)