Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park, a sprawling reserve in southern Utah, is known for crimson-colored hoodoos, which are spire-shaped rock formations.  

Address : Utah, United States 

It has overlooks at Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Prime viewing times are around sunup and sundown.  

THE SCENIC DRIVE

You can take in a lot of the beautiful scenery of the park via the scenic drive. It takes a minimum of 3 hours to drive to the 13 viewpoints and back.

VISIT BRYCE POINT

Get up early and catch sunrise at Bryce Point. The morning light catches the hoodoos and gives it a beautiful orange glow. It’s a short walk to the viewpoint and is one of the highest overlooks along the rim.

GET INSPIRED AT INSPIRATION POINT

Follow a short trail to upper Inspiration point to get panoramic views of the amphitheater where you’ll find a ton of concentrated hoodoos.

SUNSET POINT

It gives you views of the main amphitheater and features Thor’s Hammer. This is also where the Navajo Loop trail starts. 

SUNRISE POINT

This is just a 10-15 min walk from Sunset Point. Here you can see Boat Mesa and Sinking Ship against the backdrop of the Pink Cliffs and Aquarius Plateau. Bryce, Inspiration, Sunrise, and Sunset are the park’s main attractions and also the busiest spots. 

HIKE THE NAVAJO LOOP TRAIL

This moderate 3-mile hike begins at Sunset Point and takes you down into the amphitheater. The views are completely different down here. You’ll get a chance to see large Douglas-fir trees, stand right next to the hoodoos, and see the gorge called Wall Street.

SEE THE NATURAL BRIDGE

An easy pull-off gives you close-up views of this natural arch. It sits 85 feet long and 125 feet high.

FAIRYLAND POINT

You can see this viewpoint without paying the park entrance fee. The views here aren’t as amazing as the other viewpoints, but it’s worth a stop.

VIEWS FROM AGUA CANYON

This is one of the best views in the park. You see three layers of beauty, hoodoos in the front, Pink Cliffs behind them, and the Navajo Mountain on the horizon.

STOP AT RAINBOW POINT + YOVIMPA POINT

The final stop through Bryce Canyon is Rainbow Point. You get panoramic views of Southern Utah. Yovimpa Point is just a minute walk from Rainbow Point.

QUEENS GARDEN TRAIL

This is considered the easiest trail that goes into the canyon where you can get closer to the hoodoos. Many people like to combine the Navajo Loop Trail with this trail, making this a 2.6 mile loop.

GUIDED TRAIL RIDES

From April 1st through Oct 31st, you can ride into the canyon on a horse. This activity is weather dependent.

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