Best trails in Bryce Canyon National Park
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Want to find the best trails in Bryce Canyon National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 40 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 13 easy hiking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 6 to 4,366 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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(23585)
•Moderate
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 33m
Featuring incredible views and unique rock formations, this hike is one of the best ways to experience the hoodoos and spires of Bryce Canyon National Park. This great trail takes you by some of the park’s most iconic features, including Queen Victoria and Thor’s Hammer.
You’ll start by hiking along the Navajo Loop Trail towards Sunset Point, where you’ll have fantastic views of the colorful canyon. You can choose to go to the right here and venture through Wall Street, a narrow canyon....
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(9177)
•Moderate
•3.2 mi
•Est. 1h 35m
This epic loop weaves in and out of some of the most famous red rock formations in Bryce Canyon. These areas are some of the most popular in the park, and some of the most sought after by hikers. Expect a busy but well-worth it experience. The Wall Street portion of the trail is often closed throughout the year due to freezing overnight temperatures causing dangerous conditions. Shoulder seasons like fall and spring are the best time to see Wall Street when temperatures are mild. This same...
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(9679)
•Moderate
•7.9 mi
•Est. 3h 54m
Fairyland Loop Trail begins at Fairyland Point, at the northern portion of Bryce Canyon National Park, and takes you through spectacular hoodoos and scenery along the rim and into the canyon; including a spur trail to Tower Bridge. The Fairyland Loop Trail also includes a portion of the Rim Trail from Sunrise Point to Fairyland Point.
This hike is considered moderate to hard due to its length and meandering trails with multiple elevation changes. It is best to carry plenty of water, 1 quart...
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(5250)
•Moderate
•1.5 mi
•Est. 58m
The Navajo Loop Trail is one of Bryce Canyon National Park’s most popular trails. The trailhead starts just across the street from Sunset Campground and begins by dropping down into the amphitheater and passing through "Wall Street," a narrow switchbacked slot canyon between sheer cliffs, with towering Douglas fir trees growing along the trail. The trail provides outstanding views of much-photographed Thor's Hammer - a tall, narrow pinnacle with a narrower neck, supporting a large...
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(3998)
•Moderate
•5.0 mi
•Est. 2h 55m
Known to be one of the most stunning locations in the park, Navajo Loop Trail and Peak-a-boo are great places to watch the sunset or rise. From Sunset Point and the Navajo portion of the trail, keep an eye out for the amazing Thor's Hammer. The trail begins at Sunset Point where there are accessible bathrooms. The majority of this path is well-marked. The terrain has some steep and loose sections. Yield to horses and mules which are allowed on the Peek-a-boo side of the route.
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(4634)
•Moderate
•5.2 mi
•Est. 3h 7m
The Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail begins at Bryce Point and drops quickly to the canyon floor. The trail takes its name from the surprises that await around its many turns and elevation changes. While some consider this a more moderate hike, due to the rapid elevation change and the length this hike is considered hard. Hikers are cautioned to be aware that this trail is shared with horses.
It is a mystical and inspiring experience so it’s no surprise that it is one of the most popular hiking trails...
8
(3054)
•Easy
•1.2 mi
•Est. 26m
Both Sunset and Sunrise Point are sought-after overlooks in Bryce Canyon, and there are many ways of getting there. This route takes you on a tour of both overlooks and the canyon rim! You'll begin at the parking area for Sunset Point and travel on a tour of an amphitheater full of hoodoos to Sunrise Point. You'll return the way you came. This section of the Rim Trail is one of only a few trails that allow dogs in all of Bryce Canyon National Park!
Accessibility: This trail is likely...
9
(7028)
•Easy
•0.9 mi
•Est. 23m
An easy stroll in Bryce next to a creek that brings you past hoodoos, to a waterfall, and then to a mossy cave where icicles hang in the shady places.
Mossy Cave is a great option if you have a short amount of time and want to do a quicker hike. This is a perfect little stroll where you can get the whole canyon experience without the hike down into the canyon.
The trail also provides access to Water Canyon in one direction and to view a sheltered overhang known as Mossy Cave in the other....
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(2134)
•Moderate
•2.1 mi
•Est. 1h 5m
One of the park's most popular trails, the Queen's Garden trail descends and bends for about a mile along a ridgeline down to a unique hoodoo said to resemble Queen Victoria (be sure to travel down the spur trail at the bottom of the trail to see this hoodoo). The varied and colorful rock formations that surround this hoodoo, are described as many sculptures and other ornaments within the Queen's "Garden". Of the six trails that descend into the Bryce Amphitheater, the Queen's Garden Trail is...
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Trail reviews for Bryce Canyon National Park
This is the BEST hike in Bryce Canyon National Park! We parked at Sunset Point and began our hike descending the Navajo Loop into Wall Street (go right at the fork.) This hike had spectacular views the entire way with fun tunnels and slot canyons and up close encounters with the famous hoodoos (the Queen’s Garden and Queen Victoria rock formations). Going in the off-season meant less crowds but cold weather. Parking was still a pain. Dress warm! There are some patches of snow but they are easy to traverse. The switchbacks down the Wall Street side are much easier going down and the Queen’s Garden side is much easier going up. We picked the right order - begin at Sunset Point. We completed the loop, then ascended back up to Sunrise Point for a full 360 degree view. Finally, we walked the short rim trail back to the Sunset Point parking area. Wow! Nature is truly amazing.
Conditions: Snow, Well maintained
Wall Street and Queens Garden Loop Trail
This trail is really the best way to see Bryce Canyon if you have limited time! So many amazing views!
Parking: Permit required, Free, Medium lot
This is an absolutely epic hike. Awesome way to experience Bryce Canyon NP. You are hiking around and through Hoodoos the entire trail. Peek-a-boo loop is no joke, but all the up sections are worth the views you are rewarded with. There is even a bathroom area at the far side of peek-a-boo section which was greatly appreciated.
Great hike with very few people. Definitely dress warm when hiking in November, pretty easy hike for seasoned hikers with a bit of an ascent towards the end. Definitely our fave hike of Bryce Canyon
Fairyland Loop Trail
Excellent hike with unique views. Not too strenuous, we started at Navaja loop and then did the garden route on the way back. I think this way round is less steep at the end. Get to Bryce Canyon early as we struggled to get parking when we arrived around 12 PM.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Bryce Canyon National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Bryce Canyon National Park is Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail, which has a 4.9 star rating from 23,585 reviews. This trail is 3.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 652 ft.
What is the longest trail in Bryce Canyon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bryce Canyon National Park is Under the Rim Trail. This trail is estimated to be 22.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Bryce Canyon National Park?
There are 40 trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. These trails have an average 4.7-star rating from 95,279 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bryce Canyon National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Bryce Canyon National Park has you covered. Under the Rim Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 4,366 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Under the Rim Trail: Bryce Point to Whiteman Bench, which will get you 3,103 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Bryce Canyon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 7 camping trails in Bryce Canyon National Park and the most popular is Wall Street, Queens Garden, and Peekaboo Loop (Figure Eight Trail) with an average 4.9 star rating from 7,606 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Bryce Canyon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 running trails in Bryce Canyon National Park and the most popular is Wall Street, Queens Garden, and Peekaboo Loop (Figure Eight Trail) with an average 4.9 star rating from 7,606 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Bryce Canyon National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park and the most popular is Yovimpa Point to Bryce Point with an average 4.6 star rating from 385 community reviews.