Cassidy Arch

Cassidy Arch is a large natural arch located in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. The formation is considered one of the more popular attractions in the park. The arch sits 400 feet above the Scenic Drive and the Grand Wash Trail.

Name
Cassidy Arch is named after local railroad bandit Butch Cassidy, who reportedly had a hideout in nearby Grand Wash Canyon while on the run.

Access
The arch can be accessed via the Grand Wash Trail, then later joining onto the Cassidy Arch Trail, a 3.5 mile loop trail near Torrey. Due to a 700-foot elevation gain in under 2 miles and steep terrain winding through the canyon, the trail is generally considered a challenging route. Grand Wash Road, which is the road that leads to the trailhead, is a rocky, unpaved dirt road and is prone to flash floods. The arch is one of the few standable arches in the National Park system