4.2K The Best Bryce Canyon Hikes by tasiawhicker
first prev 1 next lastPlanning a trip to a National Park can be overwhelming. Bryce Canyon National Park is no exception. There are so many trails to explore that it can be difficult to decide which ones to explore and which ones to miss. Is it better to explore the most popular places? Or are there some spots off the beaten path that would be cooler?
If you are planning a trip to Bryce, these are some hikes you won't want to miss. This unique mixture of hikes allows you to explore the variety of the many sights available in Bryce Canyon. From the popular Navajo Loop Trail, that gives you up-close interaction with the most famous rock formations in the park, to Mossy Cave Trail, that gives you a unique view of the canyon's only waterfall. The trails on this list combined help you make sure you don't miss any of the most amazing spots Bryce has to offer.
The colorful, unique experience of hiking down a red rock staircase, in a bubbling spring, or through a green forest with pink cliffs will be one you never forget. Bryce Canyon is a rainbow of experiences under a vast blue sky. This list is my recommendation for making sure you don’t miss a single color.
Mossy Cave
Tropic, Utah
3.2 miles NW of Tropic, UtahAn easy mile-long trail past red rock hoodoos, a mossy cave with a summer waterfall and winter icicle curtain, and a charming stream to wade through in water shoes.
Hike Added on 25 Mar 2019 1.0 mi
Bristlecone Loop
Kanab, Utah
33.5 miles NE of Kanab, UtahA 1-mile loop from Rainbow Point — the highest spot in Bryce Canyon — past 1,800-year-old Bristlecone pines, cliff-top views, and wildlife including woodpeckers, owls, and chipmunks.
Hike Added on 25 Mar 2019 1.2 mi
Navajo Trail
Bryce, Utah
3.6 miles S of Bryce, UtahA short but winding 1.5-mile loop descending into Bryce Canyon's amphitheater, where towering hoodoos, Thor's Hammer, Twin Bridges, Wall Street, and 750-year-old Douglas Firs surround you.
Hike Added on 25 Mar 2019 1.8 mi
Tower Bridge
Bryce, Utah
3.3 miles S of Bryce, UtahA moderately difficult 3-mile round trip from Sunrise Point past classic Bryce Canyon hoodoos to a dramatic rock formation resembling London Bridge — less crowded the further you go.
Hike Added on 25 Mar 2019 7.6 mi
Fairyland Loop Trail
Bryce, Utah
1.8 miles S of Bryce, UtahAn 8-mile loop descending 900 feet into Bryce Canyon's red and white hoodoos, connecting back along Rim Trail at Sunrise Point — with a 200-yard detour to the Tower Bridge rock formation.
Hike Added on 25 Mar 2019
