Bryce Canyon Hiking | Bryce Canyon Lodge

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Things to do

Hike Among the Hoodoos

Lace up your boots and hit the trails—Bryce Canyon is a hiker paradise! Whether you’re strolling along the Rim Trail for jaw-dropping amphitheater views or tackling the thrilling Peekaboo Loop among towering hoodoos, every step brings new adventure. No matter your pace or experience, Bryce Canyon’s trails promise fun, fresh air, and unforgettable scenery!

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Tips For The Hiking Trails

Just two pieces of advice before you hike these magnificent trails:

(1) Take plenty of water

(2) Don't forget your camera!

Easy Hikes

Hike

Distance

Features

Notes

Sunset to Sunrise

1.0 mi / 1.6km round trip

Paved portion of the Rim Trail. Easiest of all hikes. Pet-friendly.

Est. Time: 1 hour

Elevation Change: 40 ft (12 meters)

Mossy Cave

.8 mi / 1.3 km round trip

Found outside of the amphitheater on highway 12 going toward Tropic, this trail is a streamside walk up to a mossy overhang and small waterfall. (Waterfall flows May to October)

Est. Time: 1 hour

Elevation Change: 150 ft (46 meters)

Rim Trail

1.0 - 11 mi / 1.6 - 17.7 km round trip

Observe the amphitheater and its hoodoos along the rim, and if planned right, visit all four main viewpoints.

Est. Time: 1 hour – 7.5 hours

Elevation Change: 719 ft (219 meters)

Bristlecone Loop

1.0 mi / 1.6 km round trip

Hike through spruce-fir forests to cliffs with bristlecone pines and expansive vistas.

Est. Time: 1 hour

Elevation Change: 200 ft (61 meters)

Moderate Hikes

Hike

Distance

Features

Notes

Queens Garden

1.8 mi / 2.9 km round trip

This is the least difficult trail into the canyon. Using your imagination, you may even see Queen Victoria at the end of a short spur trail.

Est. Time: 1-2 hours

Elevation Change: 450 ft (137 meters)

Navajo Trail

1.3 mi / 2.2 km round trip

The Navajo Loop begins at Sunset Point and goes down into Bryce Amphitheater through a "slot" canyon where large Douglas Fir trees stretch to reach sunlight high above. Steep and short trail. Hikers will see Thor’s Hammer, Two Bridges, and the bottom of Wall Street.

Est. Time: 1-2 hours

Elevation Change: 625 ft (191 meters)

Tower Bridge

3 mi / 4.8 km round trip

See Bristlecone Pines and the China Wall. A shady 1/4-mile spur trail leads to Tower Bridge.

Est. Time: 2 – 3 hours

Elevation Change: 760 ft (232 meters)

Swamp Canyon

4.3 mi / 7.2 km round trip

Descend into one of the lesser-known areas of Bryce Canyon.

Est. Time: 3 – 4 hours

Elevation Change: 800 ft (244 meters)

Strenuous Hikes

Hike

Distance

Features

Notes

Fairyland Loop

8 mi/12.9 km round trip

See the China Wall, Tower Bridge, and tall hoodoos on this less-crowded trail.

Est. Time: 4 – 5 hours

Elevation Change: 1900 ft (579 meters)

Peek-A-Boo Loop

5.5 mi/8.8 km round trip

Steep but spectacular hike through the heart of Bryce Amphitheater. See the Wall of Windows.

Est. Time: 3 – 4 hours

Elevation Change: 1560 ft (474 meters)

Hat Shop

4 mi / 6.4 km round trip

Descend the Under-the-Rim Trail to see a cluster of balanced rock hoodoos.

Est. Time: 3 – 4 hours

Elevation Change: 1380 ft (421 meters)

Figure 8 Combination

6.4 mi / 10.2 km round trip

Combination of Queen’s Garden, Peekaboo Loop, and Navajo Loop. Clockwise direction is needed on Peekaboo Loop.

Est. Time: 4 – 5 hours

Elevation Change: 1575 ft (480 meters)

Bryce Amphitheater

4.7 mi / 7.5 km round trip

Descend from Bryce Point, turn left on Peekaboo Loop. Then connect to Queen’s Garden and ascend to Sunrise Point. Use shuttle or 3.2 Rim return.

Est. Time: 3 – 4 hours

Elevation: 1145 ft (349 meters)

Park Rules

Bryce Canyon National Park is a federally protected area. To help preserve the park resources and for your protection, please observe the following rules on park trails:

Pets, including ADA-registered animals, are only allowed on paved trails, viewpoints, roads, campsites, and picnic areas. Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Do not climb hoodoos or stray from maintained trails.
Feeding wildlife is prohibited.
Stay on trails to protect vegetation and avoid wildlife confrontations.
Bicycling is allowed only on paved surfaces.
Be prepared! Park elevations reach over 9,000 feet. Equip yourself with water, food, proper clothing, and shoes.
Elevation may cause nausea and dizziness.
Check the weather before hiking. Lightning is a year-round danger to hikers.
Hikers must yield to horses/mules on trails.
In the winter, crampons and ski poles are strongly advised.

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Safety at High Elevation

Bryce Canyon sits at 8,000+ feet, where oxygen levels are lower than at sea level. Choose your hiking trail with elevation in mind and pace yourself. Weather can change fast at this altitude—if you hear thunder, seek shelter right away.

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