Bryce Amphitheater

The Amphitheatre is a featured highlight in Bryce Canyon National Park. Conveniently located near The Lodge, this is where visitors come to see the outstanding landscape views and endless stacks of hoodoo land formations for which the national park is known for. The Rim Trail is a great way to enjoy the Amphitheatre. Particularly impressive viewpoints are found at Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration and Bryce Points, where you can peer deep into the area, taking in outstanding views of hoodoos, other interesting land formations, Douglas Firs and hiking trails. Views into the distance are rewarding as well We were lucky to visit in early April while there remained a thin layer of snow at the Bryce Amphitheatre, giving way to many memorable photographs from the Rim viewpoints. For those interested, you can also descend into the Bryce Amphitheatre and enjoy the whimsical trails through the hoodoo forest area found along the Navajo & Queen's Garden Trails. These two dandies link up within the Amphitheatre and form one of the very best hikes we have taken in the States over the year. Seeing the hoodoos up close and personally is a fantastic experience, regardless of your interest in geology. These unique land formations are beautiful. This is probably one of the very best spots in the world to see hoodoos. Overall, we very much enjoyed our time around the Amphitheatre in Bryce Canyon National Park. This is one of those 'WOW' places that you will eagerly want to return to at some point in your future travels.

One of my all-time favorite national parks, with an abundance of stunningly beautiful views at every turn and amazing hiking trails! Definitely a must see!!!

The landscape is so amazing, nothing like I ever seen. There are so many different spots to view the amphitheater so its overcrowded in one space from Bryce Point to Sunset Pt or Sunrise PT or hiking the rim trail. Once you see it, you will never get your eyes off it.

If you are short on time, or want to get a sampler of the park on your first day, this area is the best place to start. The views are excellent and a few short (but steep) trails can be accessed from the entire area.

One of the best and beautiful place! Everyone must see! With a walking trail.

Bryce Amphitheater, the first three miles of the park, has the most iconic and popular views of Bryce, Sunrise, Sunset and Inspiration Points. The trails are easier walking there than those below the rim. It gets warm on the paved trail so if your schedule can be arranged to walk whatever part of this trail you wish to early on, you'll be more comfortable. Several trails also take off from here, including the Navajo and Queen's Garden. Wear good shoes; even though it is paved, it can be uneven. Note that if your camping rig is 20-feet or longer, you may not park in the Visitor Center's lot near the Amphitheater during the shuttle bus season. It is suggested that you park at the shuttle bus station, or across the road from the Visitor Center.

Very cool

It really like an amphitheatre of beautiful red picks rocks. Beautiful beautiful and beautiful.

We cannot get enough of this beautiful national park. The colors are stunning and there are tons of hikes for everyone. Highly recommended everyone to visit Bryce Canyon at least once on their lifetime. It really is unique and the views are breath taking. The sunrise trail is always our favorite hike to the valley floor.

I am so happy I got a chance to go here!! The formation of the hoodoo rocks are so unique to Bryce. I had time for a short hike before heading to Zion in the evening. I did the Navajo Loop trail and it was an okay trail for the most part. What made it difficult was one the way down the switchbacks it was icy so you have to be absolutely careful and wear the proper footwear. I am so fortunate enough to have experience the snow on the rocks.

I LOVE most everything about this national park. My husband and I visited Bryce on May 7th, 2024, nine years to the day of our last visit on May 7, 2015 (as confirmed by cancellation stamps in our National Parks Passport). What a coincidence! The park is relatively small - and therefore manageable -- for a tourist to take in many of the sights. The park is just under 56 square miles, and is easily seen by a one-way drive, of 18 miles, which takes you to the highest elevation in the park -- at just over 9100'. There, you can enjoy an easy 1.0 mile loop hike, the Bristlecone Loop, which is a high-elevation hike through the bristlecone pines and with expansive vistas. Our favorite views and hikes, however, were those of the fins, arches, spires, and hoodoos -- highly colored and fantastically eroded geological features. Our favorite view was at Bryce Point, while we most enjoyed the hike amongst the hoodoos from Sunrise to Sunset points. (Rated moderate. 2.4 miles, elevation change about 500'). Rangers were friendly. There are ranger, night sky viewing, astronomy and special programs for kids. There's horseback snd bike riding. There's even a lodge and two campgrounds, shower facilities, and even laundry facilities (which we didn't use). Bryce Canyon also has a highly efficient shuttle bus system. We were dropped off at Sunrise Point, and picked up later at Sunset Point, which sure beats having to hike back to the starting point! The shuttle also runs to some hotels and campgrounds just outside of the park. Being at high altitude, the park DOES get cold, so make sure to pay attention to weather predictions!

It was first time going here with my family and it was the best campground I have ever been to! There was so much wildlife around us including wild squirrels which were adorable and very friendly. The canyons were beautiful too and It's nice to go outside at night and look at the stars. We also bought a few merchandise from their gift shops which helped us cool off from the heat. Overall I highly recommend coming here with family and friends!

The first stop on our tour with National Park Express was Bryce Canyon National Park. At 90 minutes, it was the longest stop, which gave us time to eat our boxed lunches and do some walking and hiking (but not enough time to really explore the park). However, it was too damn hot (over 40C!) to hike, but we still managed a nice little trek and to take in the stunning scenery. If I could describe Bryce Canyon in one word, it would be "RED". The most noticeable feature of Bryce Canyon (which, according to Wikipedia is not actually a canyon), aside from the color, are all the hoodooos (rock formations). I took dozens of photos, but of course the photos don't compare to the real thing. I highly recommend checking out Bryce Canyon, although perhaps go when it's a little cooler, not in the middle of summer! [Yelp collections: Vegas/Utah 2023; Utah 2023; Parks and Gardens]

One of the best parks I've ever been to. They had a shuttle bus and the driver was friendly and answered questions and told us about each stop. There's so much to see. One of the nice things you could get off at a stop and then just walk to the next one that is in some cases. They had a board that said, different hikes easy walking, moderate and high energy. Listed the miles, etc. we stopped at Bryce Canyon Lodge just to have some soup and that was really nice. Warmed us up. It was very chilly on the lower levels but when you got up to elevations like 8100 it wasn't quite as cold. We also watched a movie at the visitor center about how Bryce Canyon came about. Who started it, and who pushed it to be a national park.

Bryce Canyon National Park... oh my... Stunning scenery all over this park. The hoodoo's are just everywhere radiating brilliant hues of reds, golds and sand interspersed with Ponderosa Pines, Blue Spruce, Junipers. It's absolutely gorgeous here but we froze... snowing and very windy with temps at freezing or just above. I thought we would be safe from the frigid temperatures in late April... How wrong was I. However, we made the best of it and it made for some amazing pictures and very few people. At some points we were 9000ft above sea level which of course explains the cold temperatures and snow. I think of all the Mighty Five Parks we visited in Utah this was my standout favorite

One of my favorite parks that we did! The views in the canyon and on the edge are all amazing and the trail that they recommend is a little strenuous, definitely at the end, but make sure to do it in the order that they suggest because that way you go down when you're in a bit of sun and it's a very slight decline so it takes a while, then at the end the hike back up I'd very steep but easy to take breaks as it zigzags and it's within a cave / shaded area so it's pretty cool even in summer! Definitely worth it and a great hike if you want a bit of a challenge but aren't a professional hiker or anything :) The arches are also so cool and not sure if we really could tell why it was the queen but it was cool to see her rock as well on the trail. Definitely a must do!

Amazing breathtaking view everything was so surreal definitely would go again! I this place reminds me of when I went to the Grand Canyon I would say my experience was just as good if not better I recommend the Navajo Trail.

One of the best national parks. Very beautiful. But it rained and the trails are very clay. We are thinking of coming in the season when it will be dry. Definitely recommend it!

It was super hot on our roadtrip to Utah. We decided to stop here because we heard nice things about Bryce Canyon NP. The area in question that you see in postcards is Sunrise Point. Trust me when I say postcards and pictures just cannot do it justice. The oranges and reds are so vibrant. There are trails you can hike down into. We didn't do that because of the heat. It was also later in the day so we didn't venture too far into the park. We did make the mandatory stop at the visitor center for a book. We noticed that many foreign visitors (European) were stamping their passports with rubber stamps from Bryce Canyon. I didn't realize this was a thing. I did get my book stamped. We will definitely return. Another thing we saw driving in was Red Canyon. It's so beautiful! It resembles Big Thunder Mountain at Disneyland. We took several pictures with our traveling bear, Lance Bearton (@lancebearton on IG). Final tip- admission for cars is $35. Annual passes are $70. As a teacher I will pass this on to you: Every year, the U.S. President sponsors an initiative on the National Park Service website (nps.gov) for 4th graders across the nation. It's called Every Kid Outdoors. What you do is go to the NPS website and scroll down to that link. You will be taken to a few screens that will lead you to get your pass. You will need to print the pass then take it to the first national park entrance you want to go to. Give it to the ranger and they will give your 4th grader a card to sign and keep. You will get in for free in EVERY NATIONAL PARK IN THE U.S.!!! We did this with our oldest and took a trip from L.A. all the way up to Montana. We hit 7 national parks and saved a lot of money!!! Enjoy the trip and take advantage!!!

Bryce is our favorite national park in Utah. It's stunning, smaller crowds and a small bite-size bit of beauty that you can easily access in a day or two. Certainly there's other things you can do beyond the main area but it's fairly spectacular and worth your time to hike in in among the Hoodoos!

So I've wanted to check out this National Park for awhile now. Finally in the area, I extended my stay specifically so I can visit the park. Upon entering, there's a nice visitor center...and quite busy. The staff were really friendly and helpful in answering questions that visitors had. You can grab a park map here also, if you didn't get one from park ranger at the entrance. I started at Inspiration Point. I hiked along the rim then down into the canyon by Bryce Point. From there, I joined up on the Peekaboo Loop trail going clockwise. There are some real nice views along the top and these two canyon trails. To get back up, I took the Navajo Loop trail. But be careful. I ran into two other hikers that were accidentally going around and around on the Peekaboo Loop cause they kept missing the signs directing them to the other trails. Then I met another group that were not on the trail they thought they were on. Had they continued, they'd gone deeper into the canyon while they were actually trying to get out. I pointed them in the right direction...following me. Once on top, it was a pretty flat and easy walk back to Inspiration Point. Sorry, but I can't recall how long this took. I believe it was somewhere between 2 & 3 hours. I'm a regular runner and cyclist. I only stopped to take pictures and kept up the pace. So I feel I'm in good shape for a hike like this. I saw numerous people that were in pretty bad shape and breathing hard...and most still needed to climb out. Know your limits. It was a cool spring day on my hike. There were even spots of snow on the trail (muddy and slippery). On a hot day, you could quickly find yourself in trouble. I also drove to a couple other lookout points, but some rainy weather was quickly moving in so I just made brief stops. I believe there are a few campgrounds in the park. Outside the entrance there are some hotels if that's how you like to camp. This is a beautiful park and I'd like to return someday I do a little more hiking.

I loved the architecture. This is one of those places that I wouldn't mind coming back to just because of the sheer beauty. I would recommend coming here in the morning or before noon, it can get pretty busy. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking shoes/boots. I would also bring a jacket or hoodie just to have it with you.

I've visited this park twice now, each time with only about an hour to enjoy it. This park is absolutely beautiful and so completely magnificent that any time spent here is worth it. I had seen pictures of the park before going, but nothing quite prepares you for the beauty of the orange rocks and peaks. We most recently went in mid March when it was cold and had been recently snowing. We couldn't do too much as most of the trails were icy, but we had done the Navajo Loop in the past (which includes Thor's Hammer) - such a nice trail to do! It gets you down into Bryce Canyon to really enjoy the natural wonder of the park. To do this trail when we went this March, you would have probably needed crampons to avoid slipping on the ice. However, we did get to enjoy a wonderful view of the park from Sunset Point. While we didn't get to stay until sunset because it started to snow, it's still a wonderful place to view the park as a whole. Make sure to check the weather before coming so you can plan ahead. It snows a lot here, so if you come during snow season, you might need to be prepared with chains for your car. They also have a wonderful visitor's center here with plenty of rangers ready to help answer questions and plan your stay. They also have a great bookstore with plenty of souvenirs from the park. Highly recommend making a trip to explore Bryce Canyon National Park!

very beautiful park. The rocks are red in color, as if painted. looks very epic. The park is equipped with paths, asphalt paths, toilets, benches. There are few parking spots, I had to drive three circles around the parking lot to find a spot. In March there is snow here, so the trails are clay and mud.

The day I went up to Bryce coincided with an early season snow storm. This threw a bit of a wrench into my plans but the incredible snowy views made up for it. The fresh white snow against the red rocks? Whoo boy (or should I say HOOOODOOO). What a place! You'll never see anything else like it (truly, it's the highest concentration of hoodoos on earth). I had hoped to do one or two hikes but the rangers at the visitor's center recommended that guests avoid the trails that day due to the show and ice, unless you had cleats. I have crampons and walking sticks but hadn't packed them since I didn't expect this weather and the visitors center didn't carry the former so I had to course correct. My plan to do the Navajo loop trail was dashed. But, the paved rim paths made for a pretty lovely substitute. I stopped and enjoyed the views from both sunset and sunrise points. I definitely plan to return with more time and hope to make it so I can actually enjoy one or both of these at their eponymous views. But any time you come you'll enjoy taking in the breathtaking vistas and from these points you can get great views of the ampitheatre. AND since it's paved, it's accessible in ways other trails are not. There is a shuttle that will take you to different overlooks and trail heads but I had a car. In mid-October parking wasn't too bad and the park wasn't crowded. It could have also been the weather keeping folks away but I'm glad I didn't stay away. It was worth the visit, even if it was a bit different than I planned.

Visited Bruce Canyon on a snowy afternoon at the end of March. Magnificent. We were nearby (Zion) and decided to drive up to see the canyon and hike. Bryce Canyon was amazing and beautiful. I cannot describe the views. The entrance to the park is at the rim, looking down into a bowl of the hoodoos. We decided to hike the Queen's Garden Trail, starting from Sunrise point. It was a moderate hike made more magical by the snow. I thought the elevation was great. Often you are overlooking the hoodoos below, but you are not on the edge of a cliff. It did not feel unsafe at any time. The trail is fairly steep, but no scrambling. You descend quite a bit. We hiked in the snow, and it was slippery. We did not purchase the shoe-gripper thingys, trusting in our hiking boots. The first half is a descent, and the second half is a hike back up. What goes down must come up. We are in good physical shape, and had no issue with the up and down hiking. We saw families with young kids and elder people on the trails. I was fascinated by the history of the area (The Grand Staircase) presented in the visitor center. I can't wait to come back to hike again.

OMG! First time visiting Bryce and it was nothing short of spectacular day ! I was just in awe when viewing the hoodoos at inspiration point, rainbow point views and the natural bridge. Looking forward to doing some hiking tomorrow and exploring more of the park !

One of Utah's National Parks, Bryce has some of the most unique rock formations: hoodoos. They are incredible to see in person. As you hike through the varying landscapes it almost feels like you're on a different planet. So many gorgeous trails and views. We spent a day here and didn't think it was enough. Highly suggest the Fairyland Loop, Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail, and Rim Trail. Catch the bus from the visitor center. Also, do research on the benchmark rubbings. We didn't find out about those until the end of the day. Would have been a cool keepsake.

Bryce Canyon National Park is absolutely gorgeous! Make sure you check out all the overlooks - Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, Sunrise Point, Rainbow Point, and the Yovimpa Point. The canyon is absolutely majestic - words cannot describe it! There were some areas that I was a bit nervous about, as some points do not have a guardrail or anything - honestly, I was sweating nonstop from being so nervous AHAHA There are some trails, too, so for those who'd like to spend a portion of their day to go deeper into the canyons - there were many who were returning from their trek. Pretty impressive! Definitely a national park that is worth stopping by! +beautiful canyon +various points and trails

HOODOO YOU LOVE? The rock formations are known as hoodoos and they are super cool to look at! My hubs and I were able to get through all levels of Inspiration Point and the to the Bryce Canyon lookout all in one afternoon. We were tired, but not too bad. It was definitely worth the views. I would say we're not beginners, but we're by no means expert. I would recommend hopping onto the shuttle to get around. It just makes sense since you don't have to drive and gunk up the traffic and parking. Plus, the bus drivers are super nice and have nuggets of knowledge to impart. Definitely recommend.

Another top notch national park in Utah! My fiancé and I wanted to see what else Utah had to offer so we took a break from Zion for a day trip out to Bryce Canyon! We came in May and the weather was perfect! Be prepared to be destroyed by the steep canyons and climbs. But like any climb, it's always worth the views! The bottom of the canyon is just as spectacular as the top! Given the size of this park, you easily could spend 1-2 days exploring and see everything!

Honestly if you only get to spend a limited amount of time here like I did then the one spot you must visit is Bryce amphitheater. It simply is just breathtaking! We got to see it in December so there was snow in our view but man I must say it was so beautiful to see. It is now forever locked in my memory bank of most memorable images I have ever seen. We parked and walked to the amphitheater. It was quite slippery even though it was not a hiking trail. It literally is like a 5 minute walk from the parking lot but because its December it was so cold that the ground was very icy. I almost fell and lost my balance so many times. Like I mentioned above its super close to the parking lot but at times can be challenging to find a parking spot. So you may have to wait for someone to leave so you can snag up their spot. From the view on top you can spot some people hiking below which was kinda amazing to me. Definitely worth a visit if you are ever in Utah! 2 thumbs up from this Yelper! Tips: *Free parking.

Bryce Canyon National Park is one of my favorite National Parks in Utah. The park is known for its unique geological formations, including hoodoos, spires, and natural amphitheaters, which create an otherworldly landscape that is both breathtaking and awe-inspiring. The park offers a range of hiking trails, from easy walks to challenging hikes that offer incredible views of the park. Visitors can also enjoy guided ranger talks, stargazing programs, and horseback riding tours and snowshoeing in the winter. The park can get quite crowded, especially during peak seasons, and it is recommended to plan ahead and make reservations in advance.

feels weird putting a star-value to something so breathtakingly stunning. god is real and he is here

Zion Information Guide National Park is spectacular. Each car has a ticket of $35, and you can enter and exit at any time in a day.

One of our national treasures. So gorgeous, every stop and viewpoint had a different spectacular view. It was so amazingly beautiful. I can't wait to return.

Definitely one of the more interesting National Parks I've been too this far. It strikes such an odd contrast when compared to Zion but is highly captivating in its own right. Worth a visit if you're in Utah

A must see! Lots of hiking trails for various skills. Breathtaking views. Dogs allowed in National Park but not on trails. Visitors center close to entrance. Entrance fee.

By far one of the most breathtaking parks. The hiking trail allows you to explore down into the valley and the peaks. Our adult family loved the hike.

This park was really amazing! One of the favorite parks that we saw! So gorgeous! Pictures don't do it justice. We didn't have enough time to do more hiking but we did the Sunrise to Sunset loop. Stunning! I think our favorite viewpoint was the Bryce Canyon point. We hiked about a mile down there and wished we could have hiked more. Inspiration point was just as beautiful as well. I hope that we will come back again sometime and do more hiking there.

Bryce national park was an amazing experience! We will definitely be back. It was a little rainy and snowy but still one of the most beautiful national parks we've been to.

05/15/22 -Bryce Canyon National Park located near Panguitch UT. Bryce Canyon National Park (5 of 5). Bryce completed our round of the 5 major national parks. Even being in Utah for 9 days hiking around 60 -70 miles in the various parks & driving 2,317 miles we were able to get a brief glimpse of the hoodoos miles from the actual park. I have seen pictures of Bryce before. There was a small area of orange hoodoos w/2 arched openings in the orange stone miles from the park as we were driving from Zion & getting near Bryce. After this brief view of things to come we drove about 20 more miles before coming to the entry sign into Bryce Canyon National Park. The main entry to Bryce is a flat entry that gives you no indications of what's to come. At the visitors center you can park & ride a shuttle bus that takes you into the park and allows you to jump on or off at different locations. Once you jump off at one of the stops it's a short walk to the edge of Bryce Canyon where you see the spectacular view of the pinkish orange & grey limestone hoodoos that make up most of the canyon. It's an incredible sight to see. There are a number of trails that you can take down into the canyon but due to time constraints & our own physical exhaustion we chose to view Bryce Canyon from the top of the canyon as opposed to hiking down & back up again. Even with the amount of time & distance we logged there is so much more to see in these 5 incredible parks. In addition there are many other places we wanted to go to but just ran out of time & energy. That being said a picture is worth a thousand words, but pictures can't replace the actual ability to see the beautiful natural wonders of these parks.

Of the "Mighty Five" national parks in Utah, Bryce Canyon and Arches are my favorite.  Bryce Canyon NP lays claim to having the highest concentration of hoodoos in the world.  These thin spires of rock caused by erosion are so very unique and Bryce Canyon has them in all sizes.   The park is about a 5 1/2 hour drive from Vegas and it's not a very big park compared to, say, the Grand Canyon.  You can easily see the park and do a few hikes in one day if you start early.  My favorite trail here is the Navajo Loop Trail starting at Sunset Point where you descend into Wall Street, the stunning slot canyon with towering walls.  You'll take switchbacks on the way down and then traverse a flatter section before climbing out to Sunrise Point.  This is where you'll also get great views of Thor's Hammer, the famed hoodoo of the park.  Be sure to stop at the Visitor's Center if it's your first visit so you can get all the info you need from one of the friendly park rangers.  Happy Hoodoo Trails to you!

Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah's Mighty 5 and in my opinion, a combination of all these parks put together. Bryce Canyon is known for its colorful hoodoos (aka spires). The brown, red, orange, and white hoodoos can be found all over this park and it's a sight to be seen. On our first visit here, one of the rangers mentioned that Bryce Canyon isn't technically a canyon since the park wasn't created by a river or stream of water. The hoodoos were created by ice and rain erosion over the years. What to do? There's a lot to do here. If it's your first time, I suggest stopping at the visitor's center and get educated by the rangers. They'll tell you all about Bryce Canyon and recommend hikes based on your skill level. Although Bryce Canyon is a large park, the maps provided are a little deceiving and the distances between viewpoints are closer than they appear. There are 13 viewpoints at Bryce Canyon. On one day, we were able to go to at least 5 of them, some visited twice, and even enjoyed a few 4-mile hikes. I recommend starting at Sunset Point for views of Thor's Hammer and Wall Street, followed by a hike down the Navajo Loop towards Sunrise Point. But one of my favorite stops at Bryce Canyon is Bryce Point. Bryce Point is not as crowded and, in my opinion, has the best views of the amphitheater. I recommend that everyone experience all of Utah's Mighty 5 (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches). Each of these parks are unique. But if you can only visit one of these parks, I recommend that you choose Bryce Canyon National Park.

Wow,wow,wow!!!! Amazing!!!! We did arches the other day this was better. Every step you take is another amazing view. I suggest you down load the guide along App it helps Maximize your time here with great info to see the best things

A beautiful park with breathtaking views. I came with a tour. The area where I was taken was beautiful. I had so many good photo opportunities. It had a walking trail. The trail wasn't very long. It was slippery and icey. The trail took me to an area where it overlooked the hoodoos. One of Mother Natures beautiful artwork and a must-see. The visitors center was a good place to check out. It had an educational area with two short videos. It was nice. I learned new things. The center had bathrooms and souvenirs. The center is partly powered by solar panels located right outside. That was pretty cool. It is a good idea to check out before heading out. They have listed what areas are open. I had a good time here. The view was amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I am glad I came.

Bryce Canyon was amaaaaazing! We visited on Wednesday, 7/6/2022. The weather could not have been more perfect. We went for sunrise and were there from 5:45 am-12:15 pm, so 6.5 hours total and we felt like it was the perfect amount of time to experience everything we wanted to. It was chilly in the morning, in the 50s-60s and warmed up to the 80s. Get the America the Beautiful pass! It's $80 and it gets you into every national park in the country for a year! Well worth it! To bring: WATER!! (we each brought a 1.5 liter bottle, plus two 20 oz. water bottles - always better to have too much than too little), sunscreen, food (we each brought a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, as well as a protein bar), sunglasses and/or hat. To wear in the summer: Close-toed trail running or hiking shoes, athletic wear, like leggings or shorts, and a t-shirt. There were so many people wearing sandals or flip flops with no traction. You really limit yourself when you don't have proper footwear! For sunrise, bring a sweatshirt! It was cold! We did the Figure 8 Combination (Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop and Peekaboo Loop) - This was 6.4 miles round trip. We parked at Sunset Point at 5:45 am. There were only 3 cars in the parking lot (when we got back at 10:15, the parking lot was full, so go early!) We walked to Sunrise Point to watch the sunrise. Sunrise Point was really crowded, so we watched at a little outlet a little before and got a great view. Then we started the loop. It took us about 3.5 hours. It was strenuous, but so worth it. Peekaboo Loop is no joke, but the views were gorgeous. There was a bathroom right before the Windows. We took the Two Bridges path of the Navajo Loop back up to Sunset Point. After our hike, we drove to Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Farview Point, and Rainbow Point. All were gorgeous. Bryce Canyon is stunning. Highly, highly recommend!!

Not as well known as Zion but just as beautiful and boost stunning views. Less crowded for sure. Came here for a day to check out the park on a recent trip and had a wonderful experience. We absolutely loved it. The map was clearly marked, road signs were clearly mark And super easy to go into each of the viewpoints and scenic points. One way in and out, the layout was super simple. Lots of short hiking trails for all your hiking needs. Views are stunning, no lines, no crowds. Super well maintained! Highly recommend!

Bryce Canyon is one of the magical places to see in Utah. The hoodoos are hauntingly beautiful and so unique. I was lucky enough to live between Zion and Bryce National Parks so I was able to see it in all seasons. There is no bad time of year to go to Bryce National Park. Hoodoos are defined as just irregular columns of rock but when you see them, they appear to take on human or animal shapes...maybe it's the shadows that form in the canyon or my imagination. Recommendations: Before going to any National Park, it is good to visit the nps.gov website to get information. There is a Plan Your Visit section that really helps you get the most out of your visit. Also, guides you can order ahead to get the layout of the park. Also, stopping by the Visitor's Station to see movies and get information that may be new and important. Bryce Canyon is definitely one of the National Parks in Utah-or the entire US- that is a must see. I highly recommend it and would go back no matter how many times I've seen it.

Omg this place is amazing! Just something to see around every turn. The north campground is nice and spots are small and very close to each other. Matt the host my day was great. I'm going back to do more for sure.

Beautiful park. Love the rock formations and the deep valleys. Beautiful views! On a road trip from California to Georgia and wanted to visit as many national parks as we could along the way.

An absolute must-see!! This is a 4hr drive from Las Vegas, but it's all well worth it, even during this time of the year (early December) bc crowd is thin and you won't have to worry about photo bombers. I highly recommend spending at least 1 day here to cover this beautiful National Park. Visit the amphitheater/visitor center first, drive down the entire scenic drive and stop at all view points, then head back to the amphitheater for a quick hike from Sunset point to sunrise point if you are limited on time like we were. We also hiked around Navajo loop and/or up to Bryce Point for an exceptional view of all the hoodoos- they are tall skinny shafts of rock that protrude from the bottom of arid basins. Then to wrap up the night, we drove back to sunset point around 8:30pm after dinner for stargazing, since Bryce canyon is known to be a prime destination. Bryce Canyon National Park offers about 100 astronomy programs per year, presented by its Astronomy Rangers and volunteers during Summer and Fall seasons. Since it's Winter, we just brought our binoculars, not as great as telescopes but definitely better that the naked eyes. Spectacular twinkling stars in the dark Utah sky with shooting stars.

Getting there: From Kanab, UT: Take the US-89 N and follow the signed for Bryce Canyon National Park. We parked at the Bryce Canyon Lodge. It gets really crowded so the earlier you can get there the better. Experience: Since this was a day trip (and not even a full-day) we decided to check out the most popular area of the park: Bryce Amphitheater. The views from the top are completely unexpected, but incredible. We attempted to hike the Navajo loop, where it would take you down a set of switchbacks and up Wall Street. However, once through the switchbacks we found out that the remainder of the loop was closed so we had to hike back up. They're not as bad as Walter's Wiggles, just keep a steady slower pace since it is all incline. Another popular hike is Sunset Point to Sunrise Point. I believe it is about 2 miles, but the views are well worth it. We didn't come prepared for that so we'll have to check that out next trip. Bryce Point and Inspiration Point also offer beautiful views of the Amphitheater without all the crazy hiking. Tips: - If you're planning on hiking any of the trails into the canyon, make sure to bring appropriate shoes. The trails have great views but also lots of places to slip on. Shoes with good traction will prevent any accidents.

Bryce Canyon - Home of the Hoodoos! Totem pole-shaped rock formations that will make you go "Wowwwww!" Even though Bryce Canyon is open 365 days a year, what I didn't know was that other things like food and activities were mostly closed for the winter season during our visit on November 26, 2021. Thanks to Best Western/Ruby's Inn, they saved the day for 1-night of lodging and food & beverage. Albeit average accommodations and dining, they have a really awesome souvenir shop, grocery store and complimentary breakfast buffet! We arrived at 11:00am and took the advice from the concierge: "Drive down the scenic route until you get to Rainbow Point, Elevation 9,115 ft. On the way back, stop at all of the overlooks." TBH, the Natural Bridge was probably the most interesting. Overall, it was just "Meh!" My advice to you, especially if you have already been to Zion National Park, is to park at Sunrise Point and hike Queen's Garden/Navajo Loop to Sunset Point. THIS!!!! You'll see the most incredible views of the AMPHITHEATRE here!!! This is what we ended up doing the next morning and it was such a breathtaking experience - literally and figuratively! Walking down into the amphitheater is a piece of cake - if you have knee problems you might want to bring a hiking stick and wear your knee sleeve/brace though. Definitely wear hiking shoes. The way back up? Hehe. Not so easy. It'll get your heart pumping for sure! Bring water!! Other interesting points: Thor's Hammer, Wall Street (closed for the winter), Bryce Canyon Visitors Center and Bryce Canyon Lodge (it is listed on the National Historic Register!).

Although we were staying in Zion, this was probably my favorite. It's a little hike to get to but well worth it. Wall Street was closed off due to wall collapse. Hiking among the Hoodoos was very cool. The trails aren't as strenuous as Zion, but the colors and landscape ismincredible. Definitely recommend you go to the top (Bryce Point). To see what Mother Nature created is incredible.

Beautiful creation of this uniquely formed landscape! Thrilled that it is being taken care of and enjoyed by people around the world. You can take a shuttle since the parking lots fill up. My husband called it Mars. So thankful to witness a sunrise and hope to catch a sunset on our next visit.

I came to enjoy Bryce Canyon...first time here. The drive throughout Utah was absolutely beautiful. The drive and scenery alone are worth it. I'm only giving Bryce Canyon one star though. As I approached the trails I saw a sign that states pets are not allowed on the trails. Well, I brought my Husky on this trip. So I guess I don't get to enjoy this park. Utah is known as a state that truly cares about family pets, so it did come as a shock to me that my dog could not enjoy the trails with me. I think they should allow pets, but that pet owners must carry doggy bags to pick up their poop. It's such a beautiful park, but I guess I won't get to know this park. Maybe I should have researched more, but I'm still shocked, nevertheless.

Amazing national park, unique sceneries with lots ofhoodoo, totally unmatchable. Heard there's not much to do here as compared to zion, which is true but vacation is not always about doing something strenuous. There's rim trail where you can hike upto desired distances. The sunset and sunrise points are breathtaking. But best place to chill, relax and enjoy the vacation. My favorite view points- Inspiration point, rainbow, sunrise, sunset.