Hiking near Bryce Canyon National Park
Trails, viewpoints, and hikes in and around Bryce Canyon National Park
Hiking Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon's best-known trails descend from the rim into the Bryce Amphitheater among the hoodoos — Queen's Garden Trail is the easiest way down and the most recommended route for first-time visitors, while the Navajo Loop and Queen's/Navajo combination are the park's most popular routes overall. The Fairyland Loop (8 miles) and Peekaboo Loop offer longer, quieter alternatives. Elevation matters here too — much of the park sits above 8,000 feet, and the high country (Bristlecone Loop, Rainbow Point) tops 9,000 feet, so altitude and afternoon thunderstorms are real considerations even though this isn't a high mountain range.
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ADT - Utah - R - Seg 4
A stretch of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail through Dixie National Forest.
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Adams Head
A 10,430-foot backcountry summit with views toward Panguitch.
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Adams Head Trail
An unmaintained ridge route to a 10,403-foot summit above Panguitch.
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Agua Canyon Connector Trail
A steep rim-to-backcountry connector, currently closed for storm damage.
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Agua Canyon Connector Trailhead
The Ponderosa Point access point for the Agua Canyon connector, currently closed.
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Bryce Canyon Hiking FAQ
What's the best first hike at Bryce Canyon?
Queen's Garden Trail is the easiest descent into the amphitheater and the most recommended route for first-time visitors. The Queen's/Navajo combination loop is the park's single most popular hike overall.
How high is Bryce Canyon?
Much of the park sits above 8,000 feet, with the high country (Bristlecone Loop, Rainbow Point) topping 9,000 feet — altitude and afternoon thunderstorms are real considerations even though this isn't a high mountain range.