Discover this 3.0-mile loop trail near Bryce, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
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Did this loop heading down at Sunset Point first and back up at Sunrise. Amazing! Heading down was crazy with the narrow switch backs and it was pretty crowded. But once the Queens Court loop branched off the crowds were much less. I’m glad I went counter clockwise as I had my 3 kids with me and it would’ve been challenging to go up the way we went down. Glad we made it out before the snow came in!
We got here mid-morning and the main parking lot was full. Since the lodge is closed for the season, we just popped over and parked in one of the smaller lots that connects to the trailhead lot. I read a review on AT to do the trail counterclockwise, and I’m glad we did. It was much less strenuous coming back up at the end.
This is the hike to take if you want to get the most out of your trip to Bryce! Seeing the hoodoos at the bottom is incredible, you won’t regret it. I read the other reviews that said to go down the switchbacks at sunset vs going down at sunrise, and I’m very glad we listened to their advice. Those switchbacks we went down going into the amphitheater would have been so strenuous going back up. Take lots of water and go early! We went about 9am on November 24th and even in the off season it was already almost impossible to find a place to park. By the time we were done, people were waiting with their blinkers on for a spot to open up. If you can’t find parking at sunset, you can always park at sunrise since the tail ends around that viewpoint anyway. Have fun!
Great trial, well marked and tons of sight seeing opportunities. We went counter clockwise and climbed down the switchbacks at sunset point. I’d recommend doing this, as you can see down the canyon from sunrise which is a better view. Much more visibility for pictures if heading up sunrise vs if you were to head up sunset.
