Things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park
A high-elevation amphitheater park of orange limestone hoodoos, pine forest, natural bridges, and clear night skies.
Best months: May, June, September, October
What is worth your time in Bryce Canyon National Park
Navajo Loop TrailDo not miss
Switchbacks drop through Wall Street or Two Bridges into the hoodoo amphitheater for Bryce’s most dramatic short hike.
Hike · 2 hr5
Queens Garden TrailDo not miss
The signature descent from Sunrise Point winds among hoodoos to one of Bryce’s most approachable below-rim experiences.
Hike · 2 hr4.9
Sunrise PointDo not miss
The rim viewpoint gives an easy first look over the hoodoo amphitheater and glows beautifully in early light.
Viewpoint · 45 min4.9
Sunset PointDo not miss
This central viewpoint looks directly into dense hoodoo formations and anchors the Navajo Loop trailhead.
Viewpoint · 53 min4.9
Inspiration Point
Multiple rim levels reveal one of the broadest and most layered views into the Bryce Amphitheater.
Viewpoint · 53 min5
Bryce Point
A projecting overlook captures sweeping amphitheater views and is one of the park’s best sunrise alternatives.
Viewpoint · 45 min4.9
Fairyland Loop Trail
A long, quieter loop explores hoodoos, ridges, and open terrain beyond the busiest amphitheater trails.
Hike · 5.8 hr4.9
Mossy Cave Trail
A short trail outside the main amphitheater reaches a small waterfall and seasonal mossy grotto.
Hike · 1 hr4.9
Natural Bridge
A roadside overlook frames a red-rock arch-like formation against forested canyon slopes.
Viewpoint · 23 min4.9
Rainbow Point
The southern end of the park road reaches the highest viewpoints and long-distance plateau scenery.
Viewpoint · 1.1 hr4.8
Yovimpa Point
The overlook reveals Grand Staircase geology stepping south across distant plateaus.
Viewpoint · 33 min4.8
Rim Trail
The rim walk links major viewpoints with flexible distance and constant hoodoo views.
Hike · 2 hr4.7
Peekaboo Loop Trail
This below-rim loop weaves through windows, walls, and hoodoo corridors with fewer casual hikers.
Hike · 4 hr4.2
Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path
The paved path gives families, cyclists, and pet owners an easier way to move between Bryce Canyon City and rim services.
Hike · 1.4 hr
And 1 more, which the planner picks between based on your dates, pace and what you are into.
Worth knowing
- Bryce Canyon is famous for the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos, sunrise light over the amphitheater, Navajo Loop and Queens Garden hikes, and winter snow on orange rock.