This is where you want to find yourself when the world begins to wake…read more If you're staying at the lodge, it's under a five-minute walk. I usually rise about an hour before sunrise, brew a cup of coffee, unless it's already waiting at the front desk, throw on some layers, and make my way to the rim to see what the sky has in store. This point offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bryce Amphitheater, where thousands of hoodoos ignite in fiery hues as the morning sun climbs. With each passing minute, the colors shift and the sky begins to paint itself. It's quiet and peaceful. Most visitors are still tucked into their warm beds, and for the few who stand beside me in the cold, I offer a knowing smile. We understand what it means to be here, to witness a moment that will live in our hearts long after the day has passed. From this vantage, you can access the Rim Trail, descend into Queen's Garden, or connect to the Navajo Loop for a variety of scenic hikes. As always, check trail conditions on the National Park website, especially if you're visiting in fall or winter when closures are more common.

This is a very nice viewpoint, similar to fairyland and sunset view. It's convenient because if…read moreyou're doing the famous Queen's garden to Navajo loop in a clockwise direction (definitely recommend!!) this is your starting point so you'll see the view point just before you begin the hike.

Even if you didn't know about Thor's Hammer, you will easily notice one hoodoo not like the others…read more I had the opportunity to view Thor's Hammer from Sunset Point (from the paved area), and also closer by taking Navajo Loop (a more strenuous hike). Very distinctive! I did the the Figure-8 Combination hike, which combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop. The NPS recommends to do the hike in a clockwise direction due to the elevation slope at the end of the hike, but I wanted to be contrarian haha. It wasn't bad! I liked how there were some tunnels going through some of the hoodoos, and there were various parts of the trail in the shade and in the sun just by going around the rock formations. Be aware that horses and mules on the Peekaboo Loop and should give the right-of-way to these riders. I didn't see any, but I definitely smelled and saw their leavings. Do note that there's no water on the trail, and seasonal pit toilets on Peekaboo Loop, but otherwise no restrooms.

Beautiful Park. A must see. We enjoyed Bryce Canyon and hiked the rim. So incredible. This is my…read morefavorite National Park so far.

Highly recommend!! I…read moredid the the Figure-8 Combination hike, which combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop. The NPS recommends to do the hike in a clockwise direction due to the elevation slope at the end of the hike, but I wanted to be contrarian haha. It wasn't bad! I liked how there were some tunnels going through some of the hoodoos, and there were various parts of the trail in the shade and in the sun just by going around the rock formations. It was absolutely beautiful when I went, with great cottony white clouds against an azure sky. Do note that there's no water on the trail, and seasonal pit toilets on Peekaboo Loop, but otherwise no restrooms on this portion of the trail. I spent the morning hiking, and then went back to town for a buffet. I couldn't image hiking on a stuffed stomach.

This hike is iconic, probably the most famous in the park. The rec is to do this hike as a loop…read morecoupled with queen's garden for a 4-5 mile round trip trek. You get up close to the hoodoos and see lots of beautiful vantage points in the park. It was closed for a while in early 2026 because of a mud slide but reopened in March and as far as I know has remained open since I was there in April 2026. You can do this hike either clockwise (starting near sunrise viewpoint) or counterclockwise (starting near sunset viewpoint). I was recommended to do it clockwise. There was plenty of parking near sunrise view point, I had no trouble on a Sunday in early April. Took me a couple hours to do the whole thing from start to finish. Overall if you have time for only one hike in Bryce, this is the one I'd rec! You'll see so many iconic and beautiful spots here.

Absolutely fabulous hike, although given its proximity to the parking lot, it's a pretty busy…read moretrail. It does thin out the further out you hike. I did the the Figure-8 Combination hike, which combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop. The NPS recommends to do the hike in a clockwise direction due to the elevation slope at the end of the hike, but I wanted to be contrarian haha. It wasn't bad! I liked how there were some tunnels going through some of the hoodoos, and there were various parts of the trail in the shade and in the sun just by going around the rock formations. Do note that there's no water or restrooms on the trail, and the trail starts with descent, so if you're uneasy about your fitness going up, stop early and just enjoy the views before hiking back up. Don't get stuck! It has very little shade, so it can be challenging for people.

Tough hike. Amazing views. Beautiful. Highly recommend. Hike is hard, but worth it. Don't forget to…read morestop and look at the view is all directions.

Bryce National Park is beyond beautiful…read more The park has many walking trails along the rim as well as down in the canyon trails. Summer time can be a bit hot, average around 90* F. Bring plenty of fluids and be sure to have some healthy food before embarking on the trails Parking is very limited before 12pm. Utah is an hour ahead of NV and AZ. Be sure to pay attention. Park Rangers are available at all times. EMT are also on stand by. Take care and safety first. Stay 20ft back from the edge, no safety railings. Definitely worth every mile driven. The park is spectacular

What's not to love about touring around to visit national parks? Nothing! That's what…read more In 2020 I did a lot of road-tripping. I drove more than 8000 miles between August and October. One of the many places on my list to see was Bryce Canyon National Park. I wanted to see the red rock canyons and formations. The skies were blue. The temps were hot but thankfully the soft breeze cooled it down a little. There were groups of people taking the canyon trails down into the valley. We weren't feeling that adventurous and we had our American Akita with us so it was a no go. The views were exceptional. The rock formations were really cool. We drove in and out of several areas of the park to check out the park and red rock from different angles. It was pretty cool. The visitor center was informative too. Highly recommend!

Mossy Cave Trail is outside the fee area for Bryce Canyon Canyon National Park, and I'm not sure if…read morethe rangers check if you've paid. Anyways, I have an annual pass so I didn't worry about it. This is one of the lowest elevation hikes in the park as well as one of the only hikes that begins with a climb and ends with a descent, so if you're not sure about your endurance and want an easy, safe hike where you won't get stuck, this hike is for you! You can see hoodoos, and also Tropic Ditch Falls. It's not a waterfall in the usual sense, as it's a result of a man-made canal that diverted water from East Fork of the Sevier River to Bryce Canyon. I would say that the view was....ok. The trail also leads you to Mossy Cave, which isn't a cave but a sheltered overhang. I was in the season where there wasn't any moss, nor any icicles. It was pretty cold temperature-wise in the grotto. This is a low-effort, low reward type of hike, which is ok. In comparison to the beautiful views that you can get in the scenic drive inside the park, I would say skip this trail if you're short on time and wanting views.

I was recommended this hike by my Airbnb host. It's rather short, took me about 20 min total…read more Parking is limited but because it's short I got lucky and got a spot from someone leaving. There are a couple NP potties there (no running water). There wasn't much water the day I came, you could see a trickle of the waterfall but it wasn't particularly exciting. Depending on the time of year, that can change. Overall, I wouldn't have spent time doing this hike if I hadn't been passing by it (but I was, on my way to Capitol Reef). But if you are passing, it's a nice walk with a little hill :)

Awesome dusk to nighttime hike lead by a ranger. You see the moon as it begins to show and hike…read moreuntil it's dark and the moon is in full shine. Hike starts at the general store in Bryce, where sunrise loop starts. The hike is free and you sign up at the start of the day when the visitor center opens. These hikes are ONLY done on full moon nights so check the schedule online first. I just finished the hike... technically a snow hike but not enough snow today... so no snow shoes or hiking sticks. Thoses are provided when there's a lot of snow on the trail. Also during the time when it's considered a snow hike, you can reserve s spot 48 hours ahead of time. However, when I called I never got anything... no sound, no ring. I just took my chances and asked when I got to the visitor center and there were spots still left! Winter allows 25 people and summer 60. The ranger was friendly and nice... but we had a quiet group... probably because it was really cold. The hike lasted 2 hours and I learned a lot. You stop at different places and the ranger tells you about the moon, animals in the park, and other little tidbits. Pretty interesting. The hike is easy going down, but that means going uphill to get back... so I was pretty tired especially since I have been hiking all day. Since its a night hike, no lights are used and the moom is your light. Trust me, its brighter than you think! I recommend checkinh out this hike if you get the chance. These rangers really love their jobs and are passionate about what they do. What's better? It's completely free!!! Your tax dollars at work. Take advantage! However, if you are afraid of thr dark and heights... then this may not be for you.

I did the the Figure-8 Combination hike, which combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden,…read moreNavajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop. The NPS recommends to do the hike in a clockwise direction due to the elevation slope at the end of the hike, but I wanted to be contrarian haha. It wasn't bad! I liked how there were some tunnels going through some of the hoodoos, and there were various parts of the trail in the shade and in the sun just by going around the rock formations. Be aware that horses and mules on the Peekaboo Loop and should give the right-of-way to these riders. I didn't see any, but I definitely smelled and saw their leavings. Do note that there's no water on the trail, and seasonal pit toilets on Peekaboo Loop, but otherwise no restrooms. Highly recommend!!

Thought this was the best trail in Bryce Canyon. We did this in November and it took about 3 hours…read morewith my three kids (11, 14 and 16 years old). Bring snacks and water and start early if you are doing this in the winter as it starts getting dark around 5:00 pm. Do the figure 8 with Navajo Loop and be sure to hit Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop trail.

This review is for Fairyland Loop Trail which was a ~8.1 miles round trip that took ~5 hours to…read morecomplete. This was possibly one of the longest and strenuous hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park. Starting the trail clockwise; trail was mostly flat on the Rim Trail overlooking the canyons. There were more inclines and declines on the Fairyland Trail (the second half of the loop). Stunning views from beginning to end! Roughly ~15 car parking lot at the Fairyland Loop Trailhead (North). No restrooms at this location. A different part of the Fairyland Loop Trail can be accessed from the North Campground vicinity. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/fJViUxE1XQg

We hiked this in the winter a few years ago and absolutely loved this trail, its around 6 or so…read moremiles long and has gorgeous views, pretty good hike overall to take a deep breath and enjoy the nature

If you're short on time, definitely stop by Inspiration Point. It provides the best (in my opinion)…read morebirds-eye view of the hoodoos found within the Bryce Amphitheater without much driving. There's a small parking lot here, so it can get busy. There's a shuttle bus system in place and this is one of the stops, so you might have better luck parking outside the park and shuttling in, especially during peak season. The Rim Trail has a stop here, with the trail beginning in the south at Bryce Point 1.5 miles away. From Inspiration Point it is 0.7 miles to Sunset Point and also 1.2 miles to Sunrise Point. The trail is wonderful!

This is my second favorite view point behind Bryce view point. I think that sunrise/sunset and…read morefairyland view points are similar to this one tbh, but the location of this one does afford a slightly more expansive view than those others listed, including one of the best views of "the silent city," which is a cluster of tightly packed hoodoos. There's an info sign about the Native American story explaining that the hoodoos were thought to be people who were cursed; it's interesting to read about. And this viewpoint isn't that much farther than the sunrise/sunset view points too, but if you're so short on time or gas you can't make it further south to Bryce point, I would still say it's worth it to drive out to this spot.