This is a very nice viewpoint, similar to fairyland and sunset view. It's convenient because if…read moreyou're doing the famous Queen's garden to Navajo loop in a clockwise direction (definitely recommend!!) this is your starting point so you'll see the view point just before you begin the hike.

This is where you want to find yourself when the world begins to wake…read more If you're staying at the lodge, it's under a five-minute walk. I usually rise about an hour before sunrise, brew a cup of coffee, unless it's already waiting at the front desk, throw on some layers, and make my way to the rim to see what the sky has in store. This point offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bryce Amphitheater, where thousands of hoodoos ignite in fiery hues as the morning sun climbs. With each passing minute, the colors shift and the sky begins to paint itself. It's quiet and peaceful. Most visitors are still tucked into their warm beds, and for the few who stand beside me in the cold, I offer a knowing smile. We understand what it means to be here, to witness a moment that will live in our hearts long after the day has passed. From this vantage, you can access the Rim Trail, descend into Queen's Garden, or connect to the Navajo Loop for a variety of scenic hikes. As always, check trail conditions on the National Park website, especially if you're visiting in fall or winter when closures are more common.

Beautiful Park. A must see. We enjoyed Bryce Canyon and hiked the rim. So incredible. This is my…read morefavorite National Park so far.

Thanks to the geologic process of uplifting & erosion, the sheer forces of nature, there's a…read morehammer-like shaped hoodoo in Bryce Canyon also known as "Thor's Hammer." The Two Bridges trail from Sunset Point is the best way to view and access the hammer up close! On Nov 27, 2021, it was approximately 47degF. Pretty good walking/hiking weather if you ask me! Our 10-min trek down the red dirt path was a piece of cake. Thor's Hammer is a spectacular site amongst all the other hoodoo's in the amphitheater. The trail continues on, but no need to go farther if you just want to see the hammer. Walking back up the trail? Now that's another story. Between the elevation and incline, it may take you more than 10-minutes to return to the plateau. Just take your time and soak in the incredible views of Bryce Canyon!

This hike is iconic, probably the most famous in the park. The rec is to do this hike as a loop…read morecoupled with queen's garden for a 4-5 mile round trip trek. You get up close to the hoodoos and see lots of beautiful vantage points in the park. It was closed for a while in early 2026 because of a mud slide but reopened in March and as far as I know has remained open since I was there in April 2026. You can do this hike either clockwise (starting near sunrise viewpoint) or counterclockwise (starting near sunset viewpoint). I was recommended to do it clockwise. There was plenty of parking near sunrise view point, I had no trouble on a Sunday in early April. Took me a couple hours to do the whole thing from start to finish. Overall if you have time for only one hike in Bryce, this is the one I'd rec! You'll see so many iconic and beautiful spots here.

This was one of my favorite hikes. Although it is supposed to be low season, Bryce was still pretty…read morebusy. Every parking lot got full. We did this hike once at sunset and once in the morning. It's stunning. The hoodoos towering over everything are some of the coolest things I've ever seen. The trail is well maintained, but I'd be mindful of footwear. I saw people doing this in Uggs and sneakers. There's a lot of loose gravel/rock, so I think boots are important. The climb back up is strenuous, so take breaks and plenty of water (even in winter)

Tough hike. Amazing views. Beautiful. Highly recommend. Hike is hard, but worth it. Don't forget to…read morestop and look at the view is all directions.

It was a relatively short hike to get to it but slightly challenging challenging for the novice…read morehikers but well worth it

Iconic, iconic, iconic. Bryce is an interesting park because it isn't all that big in the grand…read morescheme of things, but the natural formations (the hoodoos) that make up the park are some of the most interesting things to see and learn about in all of the Utah parks in my opinion. One of the most popular trails to hike is the Navajo loop via Queen's garden, which is a loop of 4ish miles that passes a bunch of beautiful lookout points as well as the "peekaboo" formation. It's very, very beautiful and not too difficult in my opinion - but do note that the very beginning/end (depending on whether you do the hike clockwise vs. counter) is rather steep and thus more challenging. I did it clockwise and therefore ended doing "Wall Street" from the bottom going up - it's several switchbacks with a decently steep grade (think Walter's wiggles in Zion, except a little bit harder since the hike to get here is longer than Angel's landing to WW). If you get winded easily, plan for at least a few hours to do the whole loop since you will tire out. Overall, I strongly recommend this hike, it's a good challenge that is very beautiful!

This is a must stop if you are planning a trip out west to hike, bike, horseback ride, or just…read moreenjoy the scenery at one of our nation's stunning national parks. We stopped at the Visitor Center to learn about the protected prairie dogs that reside in the park. This was a special focus that day. They had tables where you can learn about the varieties of prairie dogs in the US as well as why the ones in the park are endangered. We then got to use their provided binoculars to view some of the prairie dogs that live near the visitor center. The highlight of our day was taking a horseback ride. Definitely look into this as an added activity during your visit!

This review is for Mossy Cave Turret Arch and Little Windows Trail which was a ~0.9 miles round…read moretrip that took ~30 minutes to complete. Short and easy hike with a nice views of Tropic Ditch Falls. The Mossy Cave was underwhelming and inaccessible. Where the trail splits; the left takes you to Mossy Cave and the right takes you to Tropic Ditch Falls. Limited parking spots (~10 cars). Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/eJfn0TT_nZw

I was recommended this hike by my Airbnb host. It's rather short, took me about 20 min total…read more Parking is limited but because it's short I got lucky and got a spot from someone leaving. There are a couple NP potties there (no running water). There wasn't much water the day I came, you could see a trickle of the waterfall but it wasn't particularly exciting. Depending on the time of year, that can change. Overall, I wouldn't have spent time doing this hike if I hadn't been passing by it (but I was, on my way to Capitol Reef). But if you are passing, it's a nice walk with a little hill :)

Awesome dusk to nighttime hike lead by a ranger. You see the moon as it begins to show and hike…read moreuntil it's dark and the moon is in full shine. Hike starts at the general store in Bryce, where sunrise loop starts. The hike is free and you sign up at the start of the day when the visitor center opens. These hikes are ONLY done on full moon nights so check the schedule online first. I just finished the hike... technically a snow hike but not enough snow today... so no snow shoes or hiking sticks. Thoses are provided when there's a lot of snow on the trail. Also during the time when it's considered a snow hike, you can reserve s spot 48 hours ahead of time. However, when I called I never got anything... no sound, no ring. I just took my chances and asked when I got to the visitor center and there were spots still left! Winter allows 25 people and summer 60. The ranger was friendly and nice... but we had a quiet group... probably because it was really cold. The hike lasted 2 hours and I learned a lot. You stop at different places and the ranger tells you about the moon, animals in the park, and other little tidbits. Pretty interesting. The hike is easy going down, but that means going uphill to get back... so I was pretty tired especially since I have been hiking all day. Since its a night hike, no lights are used and the moom is your light. Trust me, its brighter than you think! I recommend checkinh out this hike if you get the chance. These rangers really love their jobs and are passionate about what they do. What's better? It's completely free!!! Your tax dollars at work. Take advantage! However, if you are afraid of thr dark and heights... then this may not be for you.

Thought this was the best trail in Bryce Canyon. We did this in November and it took about 3 hours…read morewith my three kids (11, 14 and 16 years old). Bring snacks and water and start early if you are doing this in the winter as it starts getting dark around 5:00 pm. Do the figure 8 with Navajo Loop and be sure to hit Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop trail.

Added this on to our Navajo Trail Loop (this is a 3-mile hike, 5 total with Navajo)…read more Absolutely amazing hike. Remember water! There is some tree cover but this is a very hot hike and strenuous. The elevation change is no joke. With both trails, this took us about two hours. Highly recommend, but note the elevation change and drastic inclines and declines. Can't wait to come back.

This review is for Fairyland Loop Trail which was a ~8.1 miles round trip that took ~5 hours to…read morecomplete. This was possibly one of the longest and strenuous hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park. Starting the trail clockwise; trail was mostly flat on the Rim Trail overlooking the canyons. There were more inclines and declines on the Fairyland Trail (the second half of the loop). Stunning views from beginning to end! Roughly ~15 car parking lot at the Fairyland Loop Trailhead (North). No restrooms at this location. A different part of the Fairyland Loop Trail can be accessed from the North Campground vicinity. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/fJViUxE1XQg

Beautiful view of Bryce Canyon. We came here around sunset to take a first look at Bryce Canyon…read more There's a nice path along the rim with trails down to the valley below. We walked part of the way down.

This is my second favorite view point behind Bryce view point. I think that sunrise/sunset and…read morefairyland view points are similar to this one tbh, but the location of this one does afford a slightly more expansive view than those others listed, including one of the best views of "the silent city," which is a cluster of tightly packed hoodoos. There's an info sign about the Native American story explaining that the hoodoos were thought to be people who were cursed; it's interesting to read about. And this viewpoint isn't that much farther than the sunrise/sunset view points too, but if you're so short on time or gas you can't make it further south to Bryce point, I would still say it's worth it to drive out to this spot.

Absolutely stunning. I knew what to expect since this viewpoint (my favorite) is seen in many…read morepictures/media, but seeing in person is special. The many hoodoos are beautiful. If you are visiting Zion, it is worth also checking out Bryce Canyon. Tip: Bryce Canyon is higher altitude so it is much cooler than Zion. If you visit Zion in the summer like we did(it gets hot), Bryce Canyon is a more than nice day trip to stay a little cooler. The drive to get is scenic as well (the Zion part).