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Aerial view of Thor's Hammer in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Thor's Hammer in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (Ray Mathis/courtesy, National Park Service)

Bryce Canyon National Park Active and Adventure Highlights

By Travel Expert: Bill Weir

  • Bryce is famous for its unique geology of red rock spires and horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters.
  • The Rim Trail gives you the view from the top. It extends along 5.5 miles of the rim from Fairyland to Bryce Points.
  • Most of the trails in the park interconnect, so you can hike to your heart's content. The trail map is given out on entry, or you can download it from the website.
  • Visibility at Bryce Canyon National Park can exceed 100 miles, thanks to the park's exceptional air quality, low humidity, and high elevation.

Bryce Canyon National Park Overview

There aren't many places in the world where the forces of nature have come together with such dramatic results as in Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. From arid desert and desolate canyons to pine-covered peaks and awe-inspiring rock formations, these two parks -- located about 85 miles apart in colorful southern Utah -- offer some of the American West's most beautiful scenery, along with almost unlimited opportunities for hiking, camping, and other outdoor experiences. Read More

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North Campground and Sunset Campground
PO Box 640201
UD, UT 84764-0201
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Stone Canyon Inn
P.O. Box 103
Tropic, UT 84776
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Kodachrome Basin State Park
P.O. Box 238
Cannonville, UT 84718-0238
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Bryce Scenic Drive
Bryce Canyon National Park
PO Box 640201
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764-0201
Distance: 3.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: From the park entrance, this 18-mile road runs... Read More
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Rim Trail
Bryce Canyon National Park
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Distance: 3.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This easy trail follows the rim with spectacular... Read More
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Queen's Garden Trail
Bryce Canyon National Park
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Distance: 4.3 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This 1.8-mile-roundtrip trail begins at Sunrise... Read More
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