🥾 Navajo Loop (1.5 miles, 515 feet elev. gain): This quick loop starts and ends at Sunset Point. It guides you through a large concentration of hoodoos, including the famous Thor’s Hammer, in addition to Wall Street.
🥾 Queen’s Garden (2.1 miles, 406 feet elev. gain): This out-and-back trail leaves from Sunrise Point and ends at Queen Victoria, a photogenic hoodoo in the park. It’s easy and popular to combine this with the Navajo Loop.
🥾 Rim Trail (up to 10.7 miles, 1,587 feet elev. gain): Bryce Amphitheater features a trail that traverses the rim from Fairyland Point all the way to Bryce Point. This trail is an out-and-back, so you can hike as little or as much of the trail as you like.
🥾 Peekaboo Loop (5.2 miles, 1,453 feet elev. gain): Departing from Bryce Point, this loop navigates some of the most beautiful scenery in Bryce Amphitheater.
🥾 Figure Eight Loop (6.3 miles, 1,499 feet elev. gain): This hike combines the Navajo Loop, Queen’s Garden hike, part of the Rim Trail, and the Peekaboo Loop. The combination of hikes arguably offers the most bang for your mile in the park. The loop departs from either Sunset Point or Sunrise Point, depending on your preference.
🥾 Mossy Cave (0.9 miles, 121 feet elev. gain): This short hike in the northern end of Bryce Canyon leads to a pretty waterfall and an interesting cave amid hoodoos.
🥾 Fairyland Loop (7.8 miles, 1,545 feet elev. gain): This lesser-traveled trail navigates the northern portion of Bryce Amphitheater. The Fairyland Loop is a great option for those looking to avoid crowds. It departs from Fairyland Point.

🚗 Southern Scenic Drive: This 15-mile drive – which features 9 scenic overlooks and some short hikes – takes visitors through the many amphitheaters south of the iconic Bryce Amphitheater. It’s a great way to spend half a day, especially if you don’t want to do much hiking. The drive often closes after heavy snowfall in the winter.
🔭 Stargazing: Bryce Canyon is an International Dark Sky Park, meaning it has some of the most brilliant night skies in the world. The park offers guided night sky ranger programs and full-moon hikes throughout the year.
🎒 Backpacking: The best way to experience Bryce Canyon without the tourists or the hustle is through a backpacking trip. The park features a lengthy below-the-rim trail with several backcountry campsites. Be sure to reserve a permit if embarking on a trip from March to November.

🏞️ Zion National Park: Utah’s heaven on earth and one of America’s most popular national parks sits only two hours from Bryce Canyon. At Zion, you will find days of exciting things to do, including some of the country’s most famous hikes.
🏞️ Capitol Reef National Park: This lesser-visited of Utah’s national parks sits only a couple hours way from Bryce Canyon. It features some stunning landscapes and plenty of hiking opportunity.
🏞️ Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: This famous national monument sits just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park. It features unique terrain, rock formations, and plenty of hikes to explore.
🏙️ Page, AZ: This small resort town in Arizona contains an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon, and Antelope Canyon are all located here.
🏞️ North Rim of Grand Canyon: Ever been to the North Rim? Most people who visit the Grand Canyon haven’t. The North Rim sits 3 hours south of Bryce Canyon, making it a feasible stop if you’re in the area.
🏞️ Utah/Arizona State & National Parks: Utah and Arizona contain the best parts of the Colorado Plateau, and consequently some of the best sightseeing and recreation opportunities in the country. Must-visit spots include Monument Valley, Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, and so many others. Consider turning your visit to Bryce Canyon into a longer road trip to allow you to explore this incredible region.

📅 When to Visit: Peak season in Bryce Canyon typically runs from May through September, as this is when weather is most pleasant. Visits in the late or early winter (March, April, October, & November) offer unique experiences in Bryce Canyon’s snow along with fewer crowds.
⌚ How Long to Visit: 1 day is plenty to explore the highlights of Bryce Canyon, but plan for 2 days if you want to stargaze, camp, backpack, or are interested in some nighttime ranger programs.
🚗 How to Visit: Las Vegas and Salt Lake City are the closest major cities to Bryce Canyon at about 4 hours away. Fly into one of these cities and rent a car for the easiest access to Bryce Canyon.
🛏️ Where to Stay: Bryce Canyon offers two campgrounds – North Campground and Sunset Campground – and features the Lodge at Bryce Canyon. Nearby Bryce, UT offers a variety of lodging options.
🧳 What to Bring: Bring your usual hiking, camping, and/or backpacking gear and a headlamp with red-light mode if you plan to stargaze. If visiting in winter, bring layers, trail crampons, trekking poles, and plenty of sun protection since snow intensifies the sun’s UV rays.

✅ DO consider visiting Bryce Canyon in winter for a more personal experience with the park.
✅ DO plan on using the park’s shuttle system if visiting during peak season.
❌ DON’T forget sun protection, especially if visiting in winter.