Glowing cliffs of Bryce Canyon National Park, framed by majestic pines, illustrating the natural beauty of the park.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon forms an astonishing natural amphitheater where red stone spires stand tall. The landscapes created by its extraordinary formations are even more impressive at sunrise or sunset. The names of the best viewpoints reflect this perfectly: Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, and Inspiration Point.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Most visitors settle for exploring the park for half a day or a day. It is doable, but the scenery is so fabulous that I recommend staying at least a day and a half (with 2 nights on-site) to take the time to appreciate the park in its entirety and to enjoy the sunrise.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

Situated between 2018 and 2748 meters above sea level, Bryce Canyon National Park is hidden in the forest and only reveals itself to visitors at the very last moment. When discovered for the first time, it is always a shock, especially when one does not know what to expect! Despite its name, it is not a canyon but a limestone plateau sculpted by erosion into a fantastic army of fairy chimneys, also called hoodoos, which range from yellow-orange to red. Amidst these warm colors, the intense green of the Colorado pines completes the already fantastic picture. Be careful: this park is at high altitude, so remember to take warm clothing.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

There is only one entrance to the north of the park, located on UT-63. The park is open every day, 24/7, while the Visitor Center, at the entrance of the park on the right, is open every day from 8 AM to 8 PM between May and September (from 8 AM to 6 PM in October and April, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM the rest of the year). The entrance fee is $35/vehicle, $30/motorcycle, $20/person on foot or by bicycle. Admission is valid for 7 days. The America the Beautiful Pass (also called the Interagency Annual Pass) is accepted.

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Pine tops overlooking the red cliffs of the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden trail in Bryce Canyon.
Spectacular views of the distinctive rock formations along the Navajo Loop Trail and the Queens Garden Trail in Bryce Canyon.

Navajo Loop Trail and the Queens Garden Trail

  • Nature
  • Walk

Two fairly short and accessible hiking trails that can be easily combined.

Impressive and colorful rock formations of Red Canyon, with a hiker for scale. Ideal for adventurers.
Bright red rock formation at Red Canyon, surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky. Ideal for hiking.

Red Canyon

  • Nature
  • Stroll

The Red Canyon is a collection of red rock formations and tunnels along Highway 12 in Utah.

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Rim Trail

  • Nature
  • Walk
  • Viewpoint

A hiking trail that will take you through many mythical viewpoints of the park.

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Scenic Byway 12

  • Road
  • Viewpoint

The Scenic Byway 12 connects the national parks of Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef and, of course, allows visitors to access many other amazing destinations along the way.

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Southern Scenic Drive

  • Road
  • Viewpoint

A section of the main road a little longer allowing access to numerous viewpoints and picnic areas.

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Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point, and Bryce Point.

  • Nature
  • Viewpoint

Several sites offer a breathtaking view of the amphitheater below.

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