Every viewpoint in the park is A1. That said, I do think Bryce Point is the best one - and the rest (inspiration point, sunrise/sunset point, fairyland point) are all pretty similar. You get a stunning view over the hoodoos and the canyon regardless of where you are, but I think this spot offers the most "expansive" vantage. It also has the most info signs along the short walk to the view point (it's like 100 feet long, pretty short). There is a small parking lot, i had no trouble finding a spot but there were only a few available. There is a lot of turnover here though since it isn't a hike, you just go and look/take pics and leave. Definitely recommend this spot if you only have a chance to go to one overlook!! read more

Bryce Point View Point - Very expansive view of the whole canyon. Pretty sure the mountains way in the distance on the right are part of Capitol reef NP - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Bryce, Utah

Simply breathtaking! The Bryce Point overlook is not be missed. There are tons of wonderful vista points within Bryce Canyon National Park, but Bryce Point provides a view like no other. With 360 degree panoramic views of the natural hoodoos at 8,300 feet of elevation, Bryce Point provides some of the best views that you'll be able to see within the park. I'm talking jaw dropping ladies and gents! The natural hoodoo amphitheater literally surrounds this very viewpoint. Bryce Point is also the starting and ending point for several popular hiking trails including the Rim Trail. This is very popular landmark as you can imagine, and it can get pretty busy. Despite this, there's plenty of parking and lots of space for to take pictures or just to simply enjoy the view. There's a paved walkway that will lead you all the way down to the vista point area. It gets SUPER windy down there! In the summertime, the wind feels perfect. But, I can imagine that it would be freezing during the spring and winter. Hold on to your hats and phones because it can definitely get blustery. Everything about Bryce Point is amazing. If you're making a visit out to Bryce Canyon, make sure to make a stop at Bryce Point before you leave. read more

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Most southerly overlook of the four -- majestic views! I don't recall setting foot and seeing the views from this rim the first time we came to Bryce Canyon [2012]. It took us a third try to be able to drive in, find parking and actually walk to the view point. Parking is controlled by the park rangers and when the parking spots are filled to its capacity they close off the entrance so no one can get in until some cars leave. The view point is just a short walk from the parking lot. Bryce Point is part of the Bryce Amphitheater which is the first three miles of the park. Naturally, people would crowd these spots first when entering the park since the most iconic and popular views are found along the rim. It was super windy here so hold on to your hats, personal belongings and your toupee! There are a couple of hiking trails found here but we were just up for the views and, indeed, they are spectacular. It is a popular spot to watch the sunrise. We saw amazing hoodoo formations and cliffs from the rim of the amphitheater. It was our last stop as we were getting exhausted from visits to the other view points earlier in the day but, if interested, these two trails can be found here at Bryce Point. These are definitely not our level as they are labeled "strenuous" 1] Peekaboo Loop [5-1/2 miles] - steep and most of the hike is spent below the rim. Estimate 3-4 hours at 1571 feet elevation. 2] Bryce Amphitheater Traverse [4.7 miles] - descend from Bryce Point and ascend to Sunrise Point. Estimate 3-4 hours at 1010 feet elevation. Review #1810 read more

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The last view point stop on the shuttle ride, and also the last view point spot if you're hiking the rim trail that starts over at Sunrise/Sunset point. Amazing views of the hoodoos below, & the park in general. The view point area is surrounded by a guard rail so you're able to look over and see right over the edge, there's also access down to the peekaboo trail in the lower rim area. This view point also has a parking lot so you can drive, take the shuttle, or hike over from another view point to get here. read more

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This is perfect point to overlook Bryce Canyon NP, I once again marveled at the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature. The crumbling rocks stand tenaciously, and the wrinkles washed out by wind and rain seem to tell the vicissitudes of ages. Against the background of the blue sky and white clouds, the ochre-colored rocks are just beautiful. So far so good. We decided to hike the Two Bridges from Sunset Point first. Although the trail was short, the switchbacks on the steep hill trigger my unrecovered thigh soreness from Angels Landing climb. After a short break at noon, I hiked to the Queens Garden from Sunrise Point. Unexpectedly, the weather changed suddenly on the way, the temperature dropped very quickly, and the snow started to drift. I temporarily changed the plan and went through the loop from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point. Finding Victoria Queen hoodoo in the wind and snow, walking through the various stone forests, is also a different experience. There were only few cars left when we returned to the once crowded parking lot. Next morning we came to Sunrise Point to watch the sunrise, the warm morning light illuminates the stone forest making them looks translucent. The local Indian tribe is Navajo. According to their legend, Coyote will petrify people with bad deed into sculptures here. read more

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From Bryce Point, one of the most scenic vistas of the full amphitheater and all its wonders amaze the visitor, and it's the best place to start your day. Bryce Point is famous for its extraordinary sunrises. From here you can watch the tops of hoodoos set alight as if by fire from the first rays of the rising sun. Like fire, the orange light quickly spreads driving shadows from all but the deepest recesses of the amphitheater. We are also reminded of the canyon's namesake, Ebenezer Bryce, who settled in the valley just below the canyon in 1870. Bryce was a shipbuilder who journeyed west with Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers to assist in the construction of buildings essential to community life throughout the new land. Bryce lived here for only five years, but in that time, the canyon became known as Bryce's canyon to the people who knew him. Ebenezer Bryce was a pragmatic man, constructing roads to facilitate lumber transport and surveying the route for a 10-mile irrigation ditch from the top of the plateau to the valley that would later lead to larger, more permanent settlements. If he had romantic ideas concerning the land on which he struggled to survive, they are lost in history. All he is known to have said concerning this striking scene behind his home is, "It's a hell of a place to lose a cow. read more

Bryce Point View Point - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Bryce, Utah

You will probably get the best views here over all the other view points. If you only have time for one, make this one of the one view points to see. You will see as far as the eye can see. It's really cool and with unbelievable atmosphere that changes as the sun passes by. If you take a pictures the morning and take the same picture in the afternoon, you will have 2 different but still amazing pictures. As cool as it is, I think that the Grand Canyon is still my top pick. But it's still something that you should do at least once. read more

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Another point of trail you can get to from Sunset/Sunrise Point if you hike all the way around it. We also drove to this spot that had another lovely view of the Bryce Canyon. Although this point like Inspiration Point has a fence for safety reasons (as opposed to Sunset where it's just you and the edge of the cliff/canyon). Parking was spacious and easy to find, but tons of people when we arrived that you'll have to wait your turn to get a photo. Again if you don't want people in your photos and prefer a quieter hike, I recommend coming at 6AM-7AM or earlier if you want to catch the sunrise. :) read more

Bryce Point is the furthest SE spot to view the Amphitheater area. It is a walk from the parking lot or a long trail from Inspiration Point. Well worth getting to for the views and about the best place to see hikers and horse riders on the trails below. The town of Tropic is also visible here. read more

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Lovely Experience with some amazing views. From this point, you can see the entire canyon and even some mountains from behind. You will get amazing photos because everything is visible. It's a safe point because there is railing and fence for kids. It's about a few feet from the parking lot. This point is accessible by car or shuttle. I would recommend the car so you can stop for the amount of time best for you. There is 2 overlook points so you can see both. read more

Bryce Point View Point - View - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Bryce, Utah

Such majestic view. All the bulbous columns called hoodoos are so majestic. Saw on the left side at the point looks like cathedral windows.

The Bryce Point View Point was our starting point for a hike (Traverse) to Sunrise Point, at the View Point a nice view of the cathedral is possible and my recommendation is to do the hike, especially the first half is very quiet and the are very nice views from "down under" read more

Colorful rocks line the canyon from this viewpoint, this is a great vista point in the park to take a stop and enjoy the scenery. Several trails also descend from here down into the canyon which are nice to get away from the crowds. Don't pass by when driving the scenic loop in the park. read more

One of the best views of the amphitheater. It's a bit further than Sunrise, Sunset or Inspiration Points, which keeps the crowds down. Located on a side road, 2-1/2 miles from the visitor center. It's the same road that gives you access to Inspiration Point and Paria View. From here you can access the Under the Rim Trail, a multi day backpack to Rainbow Point. It's also the end point to the Rum Trail, which brings you the opposite direction to Fairyland Point read more

Great look out point! Go early in the morning to get a panorama without all the people