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.

If you are visiting Bryce Canyon then Sunrise and Sunset Point are on the absolute must-see list…read more Both of these located right along the entrance and at the beginning the park's scenic drive. This viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramas of the park's hoodoos and rock formations, especially during the late afternoon and evening when the light transforms the landscape. There is a paved trail between the sunrise and sunset points where you can bring along a pup but the ones that go into the canyons do not.

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

Thanks to the geologic process of uplifting & erosion, the sheer forces of nature, there's a…read morehammer-like shaped hoodoo in Bryce Canyon also known as "Thor's Hammer." The Two Bridges trail from Sunset Point is the best way to view and access the hammer up close! On Nov 27, 2021, it was approximately 47degF. Pretty good walking/hiking weather if you ask me! Our 10-min trek down the red dirt path was a piece of cake. Thor's Hammer is a spectacular site amongst all the other hoodoo's in the amphitheater. The trail continues on, but no need to go farther if you just want to see the hammer. Walking back up the trail? Now that's another story. Between the elevation and incline, it may take you more than 10-minutes to return to the plateau. Just take your time and soak in the incredible views of Bryce Canyon!

This was one of my favorite hikes. Although it is supposed to be low season, Bryce was still pretty…read morebusy. Every parking lot got full. We did this hike once at sunset and once in the morning. It's stunning. The hoodoos towering over everything are some of the coolest things I've ever seen. The trail is well maintained, but I'd be mindful of footwear. I saw people doing this in Uggs and sneakers. There's a lot of loose gravel/rock, so I think boots are important. The climb back up is strenuous, so take breaks and plenty of water (even in winter)

This review is for Navajo Loop And Queens Garden Trail which was a ~3.1 miles round trip that took…read more~2 hours to complete. Muddy and slightly slippery near the beginning of the trail. Spectacular views of the hoodoos and rocky formations! Always check the weather ahead of time. Do-able in the rain with a poncho! Restroom available at the parking lot. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/2RD9IAwzc5w

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.

It was a relatively short hike to get to it but slightly challenging challenging for the novice…read morehikers but well worth it

This is a must stop if you are planning a trip out west to hike, bike, horseback ride, or just…read moreenjoy the scenery at one of our nation's stunning national parks. We stopped at the Visitor Center to learn about the protected prairie dogs that reside in the park. This was a special focus that day. They had tables where you can learn about the varieties of prairie dogs in the US as well as why the ones in the park are endangered. We then got to use their provided binoculars to view some of the prairie dogs that live near the visitor center. The highlight of our day was taking a horseback ride. Definitely look into this as an added activity during your visit!

I am so glad I got to see the one of a kind, incredible landscape of hoodoos (largest concentration…read morein the world) at Bryce. I wasn't prepared for the how large the area was. We first visited Capitol Reef, then Bryce, then Zion. I am glad we did it in that order. I will share my favorite hike, whether I thought the Queen's Garden Trail was worth It and a must-do. The park is 6,600 - 9,000 ft above sea level, so be prepared for less oxygen by walking on a inclined treadmill or hills and colder weather. We spent one day arriving around 8 am to get a parking space. I greatly enjoyed the Sunrise Point to Sunset Point Rim Trail (easy trail)- great for non-hikers, flat, paved and different view of the hoodoos. It is about 1 mile and wheel chair friendly. Midway is a sign to the Bryce lodge. That provides a nice stop for lunch. We had good hamburgers. We did the Queen's Garden trail which descends farther down into the hoodoos, you walk past a few down. It is more gradual than the Navajo Loop and easier of the two. It is 1.8 miles round trip and can take an hour each way depending on how well you do climbs coming up especially at 8,000 - 9,000 ft with less oxygen. I saw a man pushing a wheelchair with his mother down the Queen's Garden Trail. I wouldn't want to be in that chair without a seatbelt and just in case the man's hands slips. I hope he made his way up pushing that chair, since I imagine that was super hard up the steep inclines. I don't enjoy hiking or hills, so for me, it wasn't worth the effort walking back up Queen's Garden Trail and I had been training on a treadmill with a 13 degree incline for a few weeks; I turned around before I made it to the bottom. Looking down at Navajo Loop later, although steeper, I think it would have taken me more into the hoodoo level. My husband did the Figure 8 loop which is both trails. He said after Queen's Garden, there was a boring area then several up and down the hills below before you got to the Navajo Loop. The Wall St section was closed, so look for warnings before you go. A must do is to drive to Rainbow point at 9,115 ft and then stop on the way back. If you are pressed for time, the best stops were: - Natural Bridge - Biggest, tallest natural bridge I have ever seen. - Inspiration Point - 8,100 ft - the columns and rows of hoodoos was beautiful - Bryce Point (must do) - you can see both Sunset and Sunrise points and have the most panoramic view If you have time, stop in the Visitor Center with a small gift shop and watch the short film on how the hoodoos are formed. Bryce Canyon is a unique, bucket list kind of experience and whether you are a non-hiker who loves nature or enjoy challenges of hills and hiking, there is something for everyone.

This was a fun and kid friendly hike. The scenery is beautiful. We loved walking along the river…read moreand looking for fun rocks. Parking lot is a little small but they have overflow parking.

Very nice walk and waterfall to boot. Worth stopping and seeing…read more The walk is relaxing and not difficult.

Wow... now THAT'S what I call a hike!!! This loop is rated as "moderate" on AllTrails, but it's…read moredefinitely on the harder side of moderate. But the amazing views of the unique hoodoos are what makes this hike worth the trek. Whether you start clockwise or counterclockwise, you are definitely in for a serious workout. The trail is about 6.5 miles long and is a double loop that connects to Wall Street and the Queens Garden via the Navajo and Peekaboo Loop trails. The double loop is where it gets its' name "figure 8 combo". This is a great hike that incorporates so many wonderful highlights within the park since you really get a little bit of everything. I started this hike going counterclockwise from Sunset Point. Connected to the Navajo Loop and took a right down the switchbacks which will lead you to Wall Street. Wall Street is a gorgeous stretch of slot canyons that's honestly a must see if you're coming to Bryce. From there, the trail mellows out and opens up into a a gorgeous canyon filled with beautiful green trees and the cutest little chipmunks. I continued on the Navajo Loop Trail until I connected o the Peekaboo loop. This is where those inclines start to really hit. I climbed up to the top of peekaboo canyon until I reached a plateau that granted me 360 degree views of the stunning hoodoos that surrounded me. The peekaboo trail is also a popular trail for horseback riders, and many of them did pass me by on the trail. From here, I descended back down into the canyon and then back up through more of the marvelous hoodoos. I'd say this stretch of the Peekaboo trail is the most majestic because you literally have these gorgeous rock formations right at your fingertips and it's so insane. I took the Peekaboo loop to the Queens Garden trail. This was my absolute favorite and another amazing landmark that must not be missed. It literally looks like a castle. So crazy that these rock formations are naturally occurring like this. The last and final stretch is extremely tough. It's a steep incline all the way up to Sunrise Point. And let me tell you, EVERYONE who was near me going up this stretch was struggling. It was grueling, but the best part was being rewarded with the magnificent views of Sunrise Point at the top. Plus, the little chipmunks were just so damn cute. Definitely one of the most enjoyable National Park hikes that I've ever done. I feel like I saw so much of the park during this one hike alone. Would absolutely 1000% recommend, but bring lots of water and sunscreen if you're attempting this during the summertime.

Hike this April 3, 2021. This trail incorporates part of Navajo, Peek-A-Boo & Queens Garden. Sadly,…read morebecause there was still too much ice in parts, Wall Street was closed. This trail took about 4 hours. Started at Sunset Point and ended up at Sunrise Point. Loved the beginning of the Navajo Trail as it takes you down into the Amphitheatre and close to the hoodoos. The bottom with the trees unfortunately was less scenic and often times your views were obstructed by the trees. There were lots of nice arches within the hoodoos to pose in along the trail, and depending on when you go, there were numerous ice patches that remained on the trail during various parts of the Peek-A-Boo trail. The section that intersects Queens Garden was less interesting in the beginning but was well worth it as you got closer to the trailhead at Sunrise Point.

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.

Added this on to our Navajo Trail Loop (this is a 3-mile hike, 5 total with Navajo)…read more Absolutely amazing hike. Remember water! There is some tree cover but this is a very hot hike and strenuous. The elevation change is no joke. With both trails, this took us about two hours. Highly recommend, but note the elevation change and drastic inclines and declines. Can't wait to come back.

Beautiful view of Bryce Canyon. We came here around sunset to take a first look at Bryce Canyon…read more There's a nice path along the rim with trails down to the valley below. We walked part of the way down.

This Fairyland Loop Trail is simply epic!!! Well, the sights and surroundings of Fairyland Trail…read morewithin Bryce Canyon NP are just fantastic! And if this Fairyland Loop Trail is the only hike you do at Bryce Canyon...it'll definitely be good enough. Alright, lol...I'll stop my gushing about being here in Fairyland...let me give you some details. The first time I visited Bryce Canyon NP a few years back...my most memorable moment came from a pair hiking trails that combined into one round trip loop. At the time, I highly considered it my favorite trail of all time!!! This path is known as...the Queen's Garden Navajo Loop Trail for 3 miles! The combination of the Queen's Garden and Navajo Loops are symbolic of the wondrous terrain that makes Bryce Canyon NP so famous. But...now here for my 2nd visit to Bryce...the Queen's Garden Navajo Loop was closed because of raining and flooding that had been going on this past summer of 2021. But not to fret, lol...here comes Fairyland! At the Visitors Center in the front of the park...I asked park rangers what other hikes they would recommend as a substitute and the consensus was this Fairyland Loop Trail. And the park rangers were precise. In fact, when I compare Queens Garden/Navajo Loop and this Fairyland Trail...they're almost copycats of each other exploring around the one of a kind hoodoos landscape. Fairyland Loop Trail is 8 miles round trip with an elevation gain of about 1500 feet. Though once you descend into the canyon...the trail has small little ups and downs until you finally decide to trek back up and out of the Amphitheater to the Overlook Rim area. It's only really at this point heading uphill where the pathway gets difficult. You don't have to hike all of the 8 miles of Fairyland Loop. I only went about halfway, but I promise you...along just 4 miles of the hike...I stopped a countless number of times for pictures! I was so in awe of the setting here in the heart of Bryce. Honestly, lol, I think I had chills the entire way. I was thinking, it's really hard for me to pinpoint and describe what I was looking at...so I'm going to paraphrase briefly from the website utah.com/hiking/bryce-canyon-national-park/fairyland-loop-trail..... "The Fairyland Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park takes hikers from Fairyland Point on the rim, down into the amphitheaters and labyrinths, among the hoodoos and spires, and through deep, stone canyons of pink, white, and tan". Couldn't have said it better myself! Just some last points about this 5 star hike.... - When I first started hiking into the canyon, the trail was packed with visitors and it was difficult to grab pictures by myself. But...once I sauntered past the Tower Bridge section...the pathway cleared out and I had the sights mostly to myself. - ***Here's a real terrific hidden gem....During my explorations at Bryce I discovered a secondary/under the radar trailhead area for accessing this Fairyland Loop Trail. When you first drive into Bryce NP between the entrance sign and the fee station, there's a road you can turn onto which will lead you 1 mile towards Fairyland Canyon and Point. It is here where you can also pick up this Fairyland Trail (or even catch the Rim Overlook path if interested). But what's best about finding this 1 mile road right near the entrance...is that you can park right up at the trailhead! And there were plenty of available spaces when I arrived (btw, parking is extremely congested in the popular areas of Bryce). I'd definitely suggest keeping this in mind. You will not be disappointed the setting is perfect and it smacks you in the face real fast! You hardly have to hike to feel rewarded! - I found that checking out all the different overlooks and observation points throughout the park wasn't worthwhile. To understand Bryce...you have to do hiking!!! It's imperative!!! If you simply drive to every vista point, you're doing yourself a disservice and won't get the most out of your Bryce Canyon experience. Finally, I can't recommend this Fairyland Loop Trail enough! Actually, I'd insist on hiking both Queens Garden Navajo Loop and Fairyland. You'll be guaranteed to be immersed in colorful hoodoo mania! And I believe you'll fully grasp why I rank Bryce Canyon in my Top 5 of prettiest national parks in the United States.

Absolutely stunning. I knew what to expect since this viewpoint (my favorite) is seen in many…read morepictures/media, but seeing in person is special. The many hoodoos are beautiful. If you are visiting Zion, it is worth also checking out Bryce Canyon. Tip: Bryce Canyon is higher altitude so it is much cooler than Zion. If you visit Zion in the summer like we did(it gets hot), Bryce Canyon is a more than nice day trip to stay a little cooler. The drive to get is scenic as well (the Zion part).

When we got to this point we sat it our cars waiting for the hail to pass. Luckily it did and we…read morehiked up to both viewpoints. The one tree up there with bare roots was pretty amazing. It all was so amazing.