Fairyland Loop Trail
Bryce, Utah
| Address: | Fairyland Loop Trail, Fairyland Loop Trail, Bryce, UT 84764, USA |
| GPS: |
37°38'56.9"N 112°8'49.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trails/Routes: | 7.6 mi |
Trails Rocks National Park
Hike
Fairyland Loop Trail is one of the most scenic hikes available in Bryce Canyon. Hiking this loop allows you to see many of Bryce Canyon’s well-known sights from several perspectives.
Fairyland Loop Trail begins at Fairyland Point where hikers descend about 900 feet into the canyon. For five miles hikers follow Fairyland Loop Trail through the red and white hoodoos and pink cliffs. The trail then ascends to Sunrise Point. At Sunrise Point hikers get an aerial view of the canyon as they walk along Rim Trail to connect back to Fairyland Point.
Because of its length and steep stretches, Fairyland Loop Trail is considered one of the more difficult trails in Bryce Canyon. The loop is 8 miles in its entirety, with short stretches where the trail is very steep.
A worthwhile detour to take while hiking Fairyland Loop Trail is the short stint to Tower Bridge. Tower Bridge looks like a naturally made, red rock version of London Bridge and is only 200 yards away from Fairyland Loop Trail. The trailhead to Tower Bridge can be found just before Fairyland Loop Trail ascends to Sunrise Point.
Fairyland Loop Trail is a wonderful trail for hikers looking to explore Bryce Canyon and experience the variety of sights that can be seen there.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bryce, Utah
- Head southwest toward UT-63 (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto UT-63 (1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Fairyland Point Rd (1.0 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
7.6 milesReal Ascent ?
1,990 feetReal Descent ?
1,990 feetGrade (-23° to 22°)
-43% to 40%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.