Waterpocket Fold
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The Waterpocket Fold is a geologic landform that defines Capitol Reef National Park. It extends for slightly over one hundred miles in the desert of central Utah. It can be seen via three scenic routes in the park. One route leads to a famous landmark known as the Golden Throne. This landmark is covered in golden sandstone that gives it its name. The Waterpocket Fold lies east of the town of Torrey, three miles west and just southeast of the Middle Desert. This area is prized for hiking due to the scenery.
For the structural geology enthusiasts, this feature is known as a "monoclinal fold".
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