Visitor Area/Center
- The Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- The Bryce Canyon Visitor Center should be one of your first stops when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. Here you can obtain driving and hiking directions beyond those available
Scenic
- Rainbow and Yovimpa view points
- We encourage our visitors to start their auto tour of Bryce Canyon National Park by driving directly to the very southern end first. From here at Rainbow Point the
- Ponderosa Canyon
- Just as geology determines biology, biology also impacts the geology. From this vantage point you can see how the type of rock that composes the different steps of the
- Agua Canyon
- At Agua Canyon two prominent hoodoos command attention. On the left, is the taller of the two towers, "The Hunter." To the right is a hoodoo commonly referred to
- Natural Bridge
- Though the name tends to be misleading, Natural Bridge is one of several natural arches in Bryce Canyon and creates a beautiful scene at this viewpoint. This arch, sculpted
- Farview
- Farview Point is appropriately named, with spectacular views of famous landmarks that make up the Grand Staircase. From north to south you can see: the Aquarius Plateau (Pink Cliffs),
- Swamp Canyon
- Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, bounded on both sides by fins and hoodoos. This size allows the viewer to develop a more intimate connection
- Paria View
- Photographers seeking sunset pictures are often disappointed by the fact that most of the cliffs and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon do not face the setting sun. Paria View is
- Bryce Point
- From Bryce Point, one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater and all its wonders amaze the visitor. Bryce Point is famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From
- Inspiration Point
- The viewpoint at Inspiration Point consists of three levels that provide varied spectacular perspectives of the main amphitheater. From here, visitors look toward the Silent City (near Sunset Point)
- Sunset Point
- Sunset Point offers vistas of some of the most famous and breathtaking of Bryce Canyon's hoodoos. Directly below the point and to the south, the Silent City rises from
- Sunrise Point
- The view to the northeast from Sunrise Point captures Boat Mesa and the Sinking Ship, set against the stark Pink Cliffs of the Aquarius Plateau. Boat Mesa, capped by
- Fairyland Canyon
- Fairyland Canyon, located one mile north of the National Park entrance station, offers an opportunity to see hoodoos at an "eye-to-eye" level. These hoodoos have inspired imaginations for years,
- Mossy Cave
- The Mossy Cave itself is at the end of a short trail. Here too you can see hoodoos and windows without having to hike a steep trail. At first,
- Scenic Drive Road
- Scenic Drive is the main roadway through Bryce Canyon National Park. It begins at the northern park boundary as State Highway 63 and extends 18 miles southward to Rainbow
Campground
- North Campground
- North Campground is located across the road to the east of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center and is comprised of 107 sites in 4 loops; A, B, C, D.
- Sunset Campground
- Sunset Campground is located west of Sunset Point, approximately 1.5 miles south of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, and is comprised of 101 sites in 3 loops; A, B,
- Right Fork Yellow Creek Camp Site
- This site is a sheltered, peaceful spot next to a gurgling stream. There is a large Ponderosa Pine on the site, many Juniper trees, along with Gambel Oak and
- Yellow Creek Group Site
- This is a remote, peaceful site with a reliable stream next to it. It has Mountain Maples, Utah Junipers and Ponderosa Pines. It is our lowest campsite in altitude
- Yellow Creek Campsite
- This site is shaded by Pondersoa Pines, but has an open area just to the west where Yellow Creek provides a reliable water source. There are good views of
- Sheep Creek Campsite
- This site is shaded by Ponderosa Pines, Junipers and Gambel Oak. Sheep Creek can be heard flowing just to the south. The tops of the pink cliffs are visible
- Right Fork Swamp Canyon Campsite
- This site is easy to get to. It is 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the Sheep Creek Swamp Canyon parking lot, down the Swamp Canyon Connecting Trail. It is
- Swamp Canyon Camp Site
- This site is 1.0 mile (1.6 km) from the Whiteman Bench parking lot, down the Whiteman Connecting Trail. It is just to the north of the junction of the
- Natural Bridge Camp Site
- This site is 3.0 miles (4.8 km) south of the Swamp Canyon Campsite and 3.9 miles (6.3 km) north of Iron Spring Campsite. The closest reliable water is at
- Iron Spring Campsite
- This site is 3.9 miles north of Rainbow Point and 3.9 miles (6.3 km) south of Natural Bridge Campsite. Iron Spring .12 miles (.19 km) north of the
- Riggs Spring Group Site
- This site is on the Riggs Spring Loop 3.6 miles (6 km) from Rainbow Point and .3 miles (.5 km) from the Riggs Spring Campsite. Most of the time,
- Yovimpa Pass Campsite
- This site is on the Riggs Spring Loop 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from Rainbow Point. There is reliable water in the stream below the pumphouse that is just
Trail
- Mossy Cave Trail
- At first, this canyon known as Water Canyon, might look like any ordinary Bryce Canyon kind of canyon. It's not. From 1890-1892 Mormon Pioneers labored with picks and shovels
- Rim Trail
- The Rim Trail offers hikers the opportunity to see Bryce, encompassing the main amphitheater, from "on top". The entire trail extending from Fairyland to Bryce Point has several steep
- Bristlecone Loop
- The Bristlecone Loop, accessible from Rainbow Point at the southern end of the park, meanders through the forest atop this highest portion of the park, reaching elevations over 9,100
- Queens Garden Trail
- The Queens Garden Trail beginning at Sunrise Point, descending 320 feet (98m), is considered the least difficult trail entering the canyon from the rim. Traveling this trail you will
- Navajo Loop Trail
- Navajo Trail begins at Sunset Point and travels down into the main amphitheater. This is one of the more popular trails and extra caution is advised. The Wall Street
- Tower Bridge
- The trail to Tower Bridge begins at Sunrise Point and heads northeast along the Fairyland Loop Trail, it is not a loop trail. This trail is considered a "moderate
- Hat Shop
- The Hat Shop trail is a down and back trail that begins at Bryce Point. Walk down to the Under-The-Rim Trail to see a cluster of delicately balanced-rock hoodoos.
Park
- Fairyland Loop Trail
- Fairyland Loop Trail begins at Fairyland Point, at the northern portion of the park, and takes you through spectacular hoodoos and scenery along the rim and into the canyon;
- Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail
- The Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail begins at Bryce Point and drops quickly to the canyon floor. Due to the rapid elevation change and the length this hike is considered
- Riggs Spring Loop Trail
- The Riggs Spring Loop Trail begins at Yovimpa Point and travels through spruce, fir and bristlecone forests. Red cliff breaks and Quaking Aspen groves are scattered along the
- Corral Hollow
- This site is on the Riggs Spring Loop 3.6 miles (6 km) from Rainbow Point and 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the Riggs Spring Campsite. The site has a
- Peekaboo Loop Trail
- Peekaboo Loop extends three and a half miles through the hoodoos of the southern head of Bryce Canyon. The trailhead from which you begin the hike determines the length
- Under-the-Rim Trail
- This trail leads 23 miles north-south from Bryce Point to Rainbow Point. It follows the Pink Cliffs, which form the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The trail climbs
- Cassidy Trail
- Location: Garfield County
Setting: Mountainous
Difficulty: Easy
Intermediate
Difficult
Length: 8.7 miles
Elevation: 7320 - 7980 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 7320 feet
Time to Allow: 5-6 hours
Believed to have been used by the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy
- Cassidy, Rich, & Ledge Point Trails
- Location: Garfield County
Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 3-9 miles
Time to Allow: 4-6 hours
These three trails intertwine with each other to form several loops ranging from 3 miles to 8 or more
- Casto Canyon Trail
- Location: Garfield County
Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 7.4 miles
Elevation: 7000 - 7840 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 7000 feet
Camping Info: Camping available
Beginning at the Casto Canyon trailhead, the trail takes you into a wonderful
- Coyote Hollow Trail
- Location: Red Canyon
Difficulty: Intermediate
Difficult
Length: 8 miles
Time to Allow: 4-6 hours
The Coyote Hollow Trailhead is the eastern access point to the Thunder Mountain Trail. See Thunder Mountain Trail for
- Fremont Trail
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Difficult
Length: 50 miles+
Elevation: 7880 - 9030 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 7880 feet
Camping Info: Camping and water at King Creek Campground ? ATVs are allowed to ride in & out only.
- Golden Wall, Castle Bridge, & Buckhorn Trails
- Location: Garfield County
Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 4 miles
Time to Allow: 2-4 hours
Although these trails were once separate, the Golden Wall Trail was extended so they now connect to make a
- Losee Canyon Trail
- Location: Red Canyon
Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 2.9 miles
Time to Allow: 3-6 hours
Located at the bottom of Losee Canyon, the trail follows the canyon floor, winding through the red hoodoos and
- Paunsaugunt Trail
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 20 - 75 miles
Camping Info: Camping and water at King Creek Campground ? ATVs are allowed to ride in & out only.
Views of the Pink Cliffs,
- Thunder Mountain Trail
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Difficult
Length: 8 miles
Time to Allow: 4-6 hours
One of the premier trails in the region, the Thunder Mountain Trail follows a normally dry wash for about 1.5 miles
- Tunnel Trail
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 4 miles
Time to Allow: 1/2 - 1 hour
From this trail there are excellent views of the 2 highway tunnels, along with a spectacular view of the
- Powell Point Trail
- Technical Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 20 mile roundtrip
Elevation: 2,400
Time to Allow: 1/2 day
Powell Point Trail takes you through alpine scenery to the tip of the highest plateau in North America
- Skunk and Badger Trail
- Technical Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 18 mile loop
Elevation: 1,400
Time to Allow: 3 hours
Skunk and Badger Trail begins in a valley along Tropic Reservoir and climbs gradually along Badger Creek to
