Beginner Friendly
Bryce Canyon National Park
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Budget
- $200–$700
- per person · excl. airfare
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Hiking
Park entrance: $35 (Entrance - Private Vehicle) · source: NPS
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
Highlights
- Hoodoo amphitheaters
- Rim-to-hoodoo loops
- Dark-sky stargazing
Photos
Photos via Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences.
Map
Trails (5)· Easy–Moderate
- View →Under-the-Rim TrailRepresentative11.6 mi2,913 ft gainModerate~5.3 h
- View →Grand View TrailRepresentative6.9 mi1,145 ft gainModerate~2.9 h
- View →Fairyland Loop TrailRepresentative5.1 mi1,125 ft gainEasy~2.3 h
- View →Daves Hollow RoadRepresentative4.3 mi430 ft gainModerate~1.6 h
- View →Rim TrailRepresentative3.2 mi581 ft gainEasy~1.4 h
Getting there
- CDC Cedar City Regional · 51 mi
- SGU St. George Regional · 82 mi
- GCN Grand Canyon National Park · 113 mi
Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.
Permits & access
No permit required
No permit for day hiking; backcountry permit for the Under-the-Rim Trail overnight — check the official site.
Official permit & conditions ↗Last verified 7/24/2026