BRYCE CANYON HIKE PICKER

Tell us your group size and ages — get the Bryce Canyon hikes that actually fit, linked to full trail details. Free, no sign-up.

Your group

Adults (16–64)
Young kids (0–7)
Steers toward easy, short, kid-friendly
Older kids (8–15)
Seniors (65+)
Include strenuous / exposed hikes?
e.g. steep below-rim climbs like Wall Street / Peek-a-Boo
Bringing a dog?
Most Bryce Canyon trails don't allow dogs

12 hikes that fit your group

Kodachrome Basin Nature Trail

easy
📏 0.5 mi loop⛰️ 30 ft gain⏱️ 20-30 minutes
Easy difficultyShort & gentleNo permit needed
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Queen's Garden Trailhead

easy
📏 1.7 mi round trip⛰️ 320 ft gain⏱️ 1-3 hours depending on route
Easy difficultyNo permit needed
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Red Canyon Trailhead

easy
📏 0.4 mi loop⛰️ 820 ft gain⏱️ 1-2.5 hours depending on route
Easy difficultyNo permit needed
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Sunrise Point

easy
📏 2.9 mi loop⛰️ 576 ft gain
Easy difficultyNo permit needed
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Wall Street

moderate
📏 0.5 mi round trip⛰️ 515 ft gain
Moderate difficultyNo permit needed
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Navajo Loop Switchback

moderate
📏 1.3 mi loop⛰️ 515 ft gain⏱️ 1-2 hours
Moderate difficultyNo permit needed
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Swamp Canyon Overlook

No permit needed
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Sunset Point

No permit needed
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Swamp Canyon Loop Trailhead

No permit needed
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Fairyland Point

No permit needed
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Swamp Canyon Loop Trail

moderate
📏 4 mi loop⛰️ 800 ft gain⏱️ 3-4 hours
Moderate difficultyNo permit needed
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Peekaboo Loop Trail

hard
📏 5.5 mi loop⛰️ 1560 ft gain⏱️ 3-4 Hours
Hard difficultyNo permit needed
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Bryce Canyon Hiking FAQ

What is the easiest hike in Bryce Canyon National Park?

Short, mostly flat, kid-friendly trails like the Rim Trail (between Sunrise and Sunset Points) and the upper section of Queen's Garden are the easiest options. Use the picker above with young kids in your group to see the gentlest hikes that fit, with full trail details.

What is the best Bryce Canyon hike for families with young kids?

Look for trails rated easy, marked kid-friendly, under ~2 miles, with little elevation gain. The paved Rim Trail and the Queen's Garden descent are favorites. The Hike Picker filters to exactly those when you add young kids to your group.

What is the hardest hike in Bryce Canyon?

The Fairyland Loop (about 8 miles with ~1,900 ft of gain) and the Peek-a-Boo Loop are the most strenuous day hikes — long below-rim mileage with steep climbs back out to the rim at 8,000+ ft. Only include them if your group is fit and comfortable with sustained uphill at altitude.

Do Bryce Canyon hikes have steep climbs to watch for?

Yes — Bryce's signature trails drop below the rim, so the hard part is the climb back up. Sections like Wall Street and the Peek-a-Boo Loop pack steep switchbacks at 8,000+ ft elevation. The picker flags strenuous, exposed climbs so you can decide whether they fit your group.