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View from Sunrise Point - stunning!
Shayla B.

Even if you don't make it here during sunrise, this place is still absolutely stunning! Ended the figure 8 combination hike by summiting to Sunrise Point, and it was the perfect reward. The views of the Bryce Canyon landscape are absolutely stunning! You'll be surrounded by some of the most amazing hoodoo rock formations. Along the Rim Trail, you'll find several rest benches where you can relax and just soak up all of those beautiful views. Getting here is pretty easy as it's just steps from the parking lot depending on where you park. It's also easily accessible via the Rim Trail in conjunction with Sunset Point (they're only a half mile away from each other). If you're in for a serious hike, I'd highly recommend the figure 8 combination hike which combines Wall Street and the Queen's Garden via the Navajo Loop and Peekaboo Loop trails. You can either begin or end this loop at Sunrise Point. If you decided to end your hike here, get ready for a serious climb to the top. Sunrise Point is also the easiest and shortest way to reach the Queen's Garden landmark which is an absolute must see while in Bryce Canyon. There's lots of parking here but as you can imagine, this place gets packed. Since it's mainly an attraction for many people looking to visit Bryce's vista points, most people don't stay here for too long. There's also a general store where food can be purchased, but restrooms are hard to find here. Much easier access to the restrooms at Sunset Point. I can't forget to mention the adorable little squirrels! I mean, these little guys run rampant in this part of the park, and they aren't afraid of humans. I saw the most squirrel activity right here from Sunrise Point. If you've made it to Sunset Point, you have to follow through and visit Sunrise Point too. It's a total breath taker.

05.07.12  Sunrise Point is a spectacular viewpoint along the Rim Trail overlooking the amphitheater of hoodoos
May A.

From Sunrise Point you get a nice view of the hoodoos in the main basin... We parked here and walked the very short walk up towards the Rim Edge. While, sure, there were other people around we only needed to walk a short distance away and we found ourselves pretty much alone with some amazing views to take in. Unlike our first visit here at Bryce Canyon in 2012, where the park was moderately full, this time around (Memorial Day weekend 2020) there were more visitors than usual. The Shelter-in-Place during COVID-19 has just been lifted for many states and people were anxious to get out. Even then the park was big enough and people were responsible following CDC guidelines social distancing. Sunrise Point was our first stop as it was the same for us back in 2012. We seemed to have spent more time here compared to the other vista points. From Sunset to Sunrise Point is the easiest walk which is about 1.0 mile (round trip). Portions of the Rim Trail are flat, paved and it is the easiest hike in the park while we enjoyed the views of the beautiful and scenic Bryce Amphitheater. Actually, virtually any place along the amphitheater rim offers a great view, the views are just different. Review #1812

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Bryce Canyon National Park - Breathtaking view!

Bryce Canyon National Park

4.8(749 reviews)
3.2 mi

How lucky are we to live in a country with natural wonders like this? This Earthen landscape…read morebrought me to tears with it's magic. We did a cool 3.7 mile loop down into the canyon & then back up again. I would rate it a moderate hike, doable even in sneakers. Although I would recommend hiking boots. Be sure to layer up - traversing down will heat you up a lil, hiking up will heat you up a lot, & the windy overlooks will cool you down immediately. The folks at the visitor center are incredibly helpful & the bathrooms are extraordinarily clean. Overall a wonderful park. I can't wait to return.

Iconic, iconic, iconic. Bryce is an interesting park because it isn't all that big in the grand…read morescheme of things, but the natural formations (the hoodoos) that make up the park are some of the most interesting things to see and learn about in all of the Utah parks in my opinion. One of the most popular trails to hike is the Navajo loop via Queen's garden, which is a loop of 4ish miles that passes a bunch of beautiful lookout points as well as the "peekaboo" formation. It's very, very beautiful and not too difficult in my opinion - but do note that the very beginning/end (depending on whether you do the hike clockwise vs. counter) is rather steep and thus more challenging. I did it clockwise and therefore ended doing "Wall Street" from the bottom going up - it's several switchbacks with a decently steep grade (think Walter's wiggles in Zion, except a little bit harder since the hike to get here is longer than Angel's landing to WW). If you get winded easily, plan for at least a few hours to do the whole loop since you will tire out. Overall, I strongly recommend this hike, it's a good challenge that is very beautiful!

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Full Moon Hike - Start of full moon hike. It's beautiful!!

Full Moon Hike

5.0(1 review)
0.3 mi

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.

Figure 8 Combination - Navajo Loop Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Figure 8 Combination

4.7(3 reviews)
0.0 mi

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.

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Figure 8 Combination - Navajo Loop Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Navajo Loop Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Figure 8 Combination - Navajo Loop Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Navajo Loop Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Figure 8 Combination - Queens Garden Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

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