Top Things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park
10 Things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park That You Shouldn't Miss
Pink cliffs, dramatic hoodoos and towering red and yellow spires make Bryce Canyon a geological wonder. While its founder, Ebenezer Bryce, thought that the canyon was just "a helluva place to lose a cow," visitors today will appreciate the panoramas, the flora and fauna and the limestone formations. Hike on the mile-long Bristlecone Loop or on the 22-plus mile Under the Rim trail. With 50 miles of trails, mountain biking, horseback riding and star talks, Bryce is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.
1. Peek-A-Boo Loop
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5.0 based on 491 reviews
4.1-mile Hiking Trail, Often Steep, Which Is Used By People And Horses, And Has A Picnic Area At The Bottom.
Reviewed By AeneasAtSea - Salt Lake City, United States
This easternmost loop inside Bryce Canyon is probably the most strenuous of the amphitheater trails, since it is relatively shadeless and has a lot of up and down. But it is spectacular, with a number of fun tunnel arches along the way. It is accessed either by the little connector trail from the Navajo loop or from the east rim. The trail itself is about 4 miles long, not counting whatever trails are used to access it. If you have time and energy, it is one of the canyon's best hikes, especially if you can combine it with either the rim trail or the Queen's Garden loop.
2. Navajo/Queens Garden Loop
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5.0 based on 1,703 reviews
2.9-mile hiking trail that leads to rock formations shaped like Queen Victoria and her garden.
Reviewed By JayG2720 - Frisco, United States
My wife and I Hike the combined Navajo/Queens Garden loop at Bryce Natl Park and really enjoyed it. Definitely would recommend it for anyone visiting the park as it was an easy to moderate hike that allows you to experience the hoo doo amphitheater up close and provides a great perspective looking up through them up to the ridge. Would agree with the recommendation to start at sunrise point and proceed clockwise as it gives you a much more gradual descent and leaves you a ascent to sunset point that provides great views of Thor’s Hammer and the overall amphitheater. Definitely a highlight of our four park circle tour this fall!
3. Navajo Trail
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5.0 based on 769 reviews
The 2.2-mile trail takes hikers down 521 feet into the magnificent canyon, so make sure you bring lots of film.
Reviewed By 919cherylj - Bloomington, United States
We started at Sunset Point (very steep and easier to descend than ascend), hiked down Wall Street, and then completed the Navajo Loop. The amazing rock formations, Thor's Hammer and the 3 Sisters, can be viewed at the end of this loop.
4. Sunset Point
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5.0 based on 794 reviews
See the canyon spread out below you, and the hoodoos rise up.
Reviewed By richardsM2843GS - Maricopa, United States
Stunning views and each is different from each view point. Take the time to stop inhale the fresh mountain air, you will be at about 7,000 feet so if your not in shape you will get out of breath walking around.
5. Queen's Garden Trail
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5.0 based on 510 reviews
This 1.5 mile loop is an extremely colorful trail with views of some interesting hoodoos.
Reviewed By robb118 - Las Vegas, United States
I was reluctant to write a review, as I wasn’t sure I would be able to provide any more superlatives to those already provided. Just know that I agree with all of the most positive reviews about the beauty and texture of this very unique place. There is one item I would like to add is in regard to the Navajo Loop, which connects to Queens Garden Trail. If you use the NL to ascend, please consider using the Left trail, known as Wall Street, which has many of the element ms of Bryce Canyon, as well as some very nice little slot canyons of it’s own. The route up Wall Street is slightly longer than the alternate route, but I’m told it’s better to see on the ascent than in the descent. Just wanted to point that route out, as it is mentioned in many of the guide books but IMO, it’s not really features as it should be.
6. Sunrise Point
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5.0 based on 586 reviews
Scenic overlook in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Reviewed By pamgoes
Sitting at one end of the Rim Walk, and a short walk from Bryce Canyon Lodge, this is a popular spot for viewing the sunrise. It is also the trailhead for the Queen’s Garden Trail leading down into the hoodoos.
7. Inspiration Point
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5.0 based on 1,239 reviews
Scenic overlook in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Reviewed By AeneasAtSea - Salt Lake City, United States
The aptly-named Inspiration Point offers perhaps the single best view of the Bryce amphitheater. Definitely worth a stop during any trip to the park!
8. Bryce Canyon National Park
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5.0 based on 8,778 reviews
Reviewed By HeidiGrebeinTC - Traverse City, United States
We 3 (mom, dad, and tween son) ventured to Bryce after a 3 day experience in Zion and were just as amazed! Praise God they are different! We drove the scenic drive upon arrival one afternoon after studying the park brochure and map from the ranger's station. We got out at every stop on the map! Took pix and did some hikes which were wonderful! Highly recommend hiking the Bristlecone Trail at the last stop out on the point as well as hiking down either Sunrise or Sunset Points to the valley and also checking out Inspiration Point hike, all easy to moderate. Remember water, sun hat, sunglasses, and good shoes with traction when hiking in southern Utah! So the special things about Bryce include the hoodoos, the pine trees, the light colored stone, and the free shuttles (Zion has them too). You gotta go!
9. Bryce Point
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5.0 based on 807 reviews
Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States
In my opinion, this is the best viewing spot in the entire park. At sunrise, if there are no clouds or smoke from wildfires the rising sun can make it appear that the tops of the hoodoos are on fire. This point has an exceptional view of the valley and all of its hoodoos.
10. Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive
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5.0 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bryce Canyon offers the most magnificent and mesmerizing views you can imagine ... the sensation of driving over the fairly flat plateau with some trees, and then reaching the edge of the plateau and looking into the depths of the Bryce Amphitheatre. Breathtaking. The scenic drive, which is essentially Highway 63 inside the Bryce Canyon National Park, offers easy access to a number of those viewpoints ... such as Sunrise, Sunset, Bryce, Farview point and also the natural bridge. All of these are a few hundred yards or less walking distance from the parking area and generally accessible for wheelchairs as well. Very efficient way to see mighty Bryce Canyon in relatively little time.
