Best trails in Bryce
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Looking for the best hiking trails in Bryce? Whether you're getting ready to hike, bike, trail run, or explore other outdoor activities, AllTrails has 40 scenic trails in the Bryce area. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Explore one of 13 easy hiking trails in Bryce or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Check out some trails with historic sights or adventure through the nature areas surrounding Bryce that are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts at any skill level.
Top trails
1
(23504)
•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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(9116)
•Moderate
•3.2 mi
•Est. 1h 35m
Heavily trafficked combination trail loop weaving in and out of red rock formations through Bryce Canyon. Please note that the Wall Street portion of the trail is often closed throughout the year due to freezing overnight temperatures. Summer months are the best time to see Wall Street. This same route can be modified by cutting through the Navajo loop segment when Wall Street is closed.
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(9642)
•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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(5212)
•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...
6
(3964)
•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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(4621)
•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
(3041)
•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
(2129)
•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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(2346)
•Easy
•1.3 mi
•Est. 29m
This trail allows visitors to take in Bryce Canyon's stunning geography and its unique diversity of trees -- namely, the Great Basin bristlecone pine. This remarkably sturdy tree can thrive where few other plants can, weathering drought, cold, and infertile soil chemistry. The oldest bristlecone pine in Bryce Canyon has been estimated to be 1600 years old. Please note that portions of this loop may close due to weather and freezing overnight temperatures. Please check the park website for...
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Trail reviews for Bryce
Athapol Chanthra
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Conditions: Bugs, Muddy, Overgrown, Snow, Icy, Dusty, Pollen, Obstructions, Poor air quality, Trash on trail, Poisonous plants
Amazing hike with great views of the canyon.
Parking: Medium lot
Wall Street and Queens Garden Loop Trail
What an incredible hike! Well-maintained, excellent figure 8 trail with occasional small elevation chunks of elevation change. Highly recommend hiking up to Bryce Point (can break off at back of Peakaboo) and then coming back to the trail. Still some small spots of ice along the way on the Bryce Point.
What a cool trail. Did Figure 8 the day prior and that one has more famous sights, but this one, where a trail winds, for miles, through this stunning setting, is on another level. Trail condition is great; I went counter clockwise and it would seem I was in the minority, but I’m glad I did it that way, with the climb up to Fairyland Point at the very end. (The sights really build if you do it that way, rather than climbing up to Rim Trail and having a meh, relatively speaking, last couple miles).
Fairyland Loop Trail
This had great views, but is a moderate to hard trail. It's constantly up or down hill, very little flat areas of the trail. Lots of elevation gain! Not crowded, and the Peek A Boo trail has bathrooms but in November they were closed.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Bryce?
There are plenty of things to do on Bryce's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 34 hiking trails, 21 walking trails, 5 running trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Bryce?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bryce is Under the Rim Trail. This trail is estimated to be 22.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bryce?
Bryce: With an ascent of 4,366 ft, Under the Rim Trail has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Under the Rim Trail: Bryce Point to Whiteman Bench with 3,103 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Bryce?
The most popular and difficult trail in Bryce is Wall Street, Queens Garden, and Peekaboo Loop (Figure Eight Trail) with a 4.9-star rating from 7,554 reviews.
Are there camping trails available in Bryce?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 camping trails in Bryce and the most popular is Wall Street, Queens Garden, and Peekaboo Loop (Figure Eight Trail) with an average 4.9 star rating from 7,554 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Bryce?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Bryce and the most popular is Wall Street, Queens Garden, and Peekaboo Loop (Figure Eight Trail) with an average 4.9 star rating from 7,554 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Bryce?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 biking trails in Bryce and the most popular is Under the Rim Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 227 community reviews.