Top Things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park
Things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park: The Best Geologic Formations
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. Wall Street
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 311 reviews
Narrow walking area between rock walls.
Reviewed By Bandit331 - North Salt Lake, United States
Start at Sunrise Point and follow the "Wall Street" sign descending down a winding path to a wonderful slot canyon with tall trees growing within it. Beautiful colors and cool shade areas. Easy going down but a good hike back up. Take your time and bring water; about an hour roundtrip.
2. Bryce Canyon National Park
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Bryce Amphitheatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
Stunning, amazing, jaw-dropping, spectacular, exquisite, enthralling, breathtaking, etc....when one sees it, it becomes clear why words are inadequate. Once this concentration of hoodoos is viewed, the experience speaks for itself. This is a bucket list topper; the impact of which is not to be missed.
4. Thor's Hammer
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4.5 based on 278 reviews
A rock formation that looks like a sledgehammer.
Reviewed By AnaBaile
As Thor's Hammer should be! It was great to see this iconic Bryce Canyon hoodoo in winter glory. Great photography opportunity in ever-changing lighting.
5. Three Wisemen
6. Queen Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
This hoodoo rises up from the canyon floor resembling a queen.
Reviewed By 165DavidB
The most unique place we have visited. Informative visitor center and nice gift shop. You can drive to main view points and hike rim trail. Some overlooks are daunting for those who don't do heights! But stunning views worth the anxiety!
7. Rainbow Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 359 reviews
Scenic overlook in Bruce Canyon National Park.
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
We were fortunate to take the last Park shuttle tour of the season (Sun. afternoon, 10-20-19). Our driver/narrator was friendly, amusing and informative; a real asset, in enhancing the Park experience. We stopped at several points, among which was Rainbow. We've given up trying to find words to describe the impact of seeing these views. Stunning, amazing, jaw-dropping, exquisite, magnificent, breathtaking, etc.....nothing seems sufficient. Once one experiences the views, they speak to each of us for themselves.
