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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Bryce Canyon!
Stay in Mount Carmel Junction, the heart of the parks, and
visit the treasures of the Southwest.
Mileage from Mt. Carmel Jct.
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
Zion National Park 12 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
Coyote Butte 57 miles
North Rim 85 miles
Toroweap 90 miles
Plan your Bryce Canyon
vacation with our Utah
maps and information
In these pages you will find insiders information on Bryce
Canyon adventures and hiking. This detailed guide includes road maps, park maps,
pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna, campgrounds,
things for kids to do and even information on Bryce Canyon's hidden treasures.
Making summer memories in the Utah National Parks and National
Monuments.
Utah!
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Bryce
Canyon Map
Directions to Bryce Canyon
From Salt Lake City travel south on Interstate 15 past Beaver
to UT 20. Exit on UT 20. Turn south on UT 89 and travel past Panguitch. Follow
UT 89 to UT 12. Travel along UT 12 through Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon. Turn south
on UT 63 to enter the park.
From Las Vegas: Travel Interstate 15 past St. George to Exit
16. Drive through Hurricane, Utah. Follow Hwy 9 through Hurricane and to the
only stop light in LaVerkin. Turn right at the stop light. Continue on Hwy 9
to the south entrance of Zion Park. Drive through Zion to the junction of UT
9 and UT 89 at Mt. Carmel Jct. Turn north on UT 89, then exit on UT 12.
Follow UT 12 through Red Canyon, turning south on UT 63 to enter
Bryce Canyon.
The rock formations in Bryce Canyon begin
as fins, and then erode to become windows, finally the top of the windows collapse
to become hoodoos.
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Bryce Canyon Backpacking
Permits for Backpacking in Bryce Canyon
Permits are required for backpacking trips and are available at the Bryce
Canyon Visitors Center from 8:00 am until two hours before sunset. Bryce Canyon
does not accept phone or email reservations, but in person reservations can be
made up to 48 hours in advance.
Under the Rim Trail
23 mile round trip. This is the longest trail in Bryce Canyon. It is a moderately
strenuous (elevation change about 1500') and remote backpack from Bryce Point,
through forested areas below the rim, to Rainbow Point. There are 8 designated
campsites along the trail.
Fairyland Loop Trail
8.5 mile round trip. Begin this strenuous hike at Fairyland Point or north
of Sunrise Point. This trail descends quickly, losing more than 900' and then
joining the Rim Trail to make a loop. This is a great hike to take showing a
variety of hoodoo formations, passing some of Bryce Canyons favorite landmarks,
Boat Mesa and the Chinese Wall. Fairyland Canyon (7150') is the lowest elevation.
Tower Bridge is only .2 miles. From there it is a 1.5 mile climb, gaining 770'
to arrive back at the rim. The hike up the trail passes Campbell Canyon and the
Chinese Wall. Allow 5-6 hours
*A section of the Fairyland Loop Trail is used by cross country skiers. Skiers
may take the path up to the Fairyland Point Overlook. There are two options from
here.
1) Take the one mile Forest Trail.
2) Follow the path north along the rim to the park boundary. 1.2 miles
Riggs Spring Loop
Strenuous - 8.8 miles round trip. Many of the Bryce Canyon trails begin at
Rainbow Point and the Riggs Spring Loop is among them. Rainbow Point at 9115'
is the highest point in the park. It is located 17 miles south of the Bryce Canyon
Visitors Center. Although this trail can be completed in one day, it is often
enjoyed as an overnight hike. To start, follow the Bristlecone Loop Trail but
turn left at the first spur. A four way junction is just ahead. Follow the sign
pointing to the Under the Rim Trail. At the next junction, you will finally see
a sign pointing to Riggs Spring. Most of the trail winds through the forest but
there are some nice views of the hoodoos as the trail winds above and below the
Pink Cliffs at the southern edge of the park. Keep your eyes peeled at the higher
elevations for a glimpse of the ancient Bristlecone Pines, usually found away
from the abundant White Firs, Douglas Firs and Spruce. At the bottom is Riggs
Springs and it can be pretty hot down there, the elevation is 7443'. From here
it is an uphill climb to Yovimpa Point. If you are not camping, bypass the Riggs
Spring Campground (3.4 miles from the trailhead) which will save about .75 mile
of walking. Yovimpa Pass is on the crest of the Pink Cliffs where the elevation
is 8360'. From this point you have about 2 miles left and a climb, gaining about
600', to the trailhead from the Yovimpa Pass junction. The route gains about
600' along this stretch. It is only a short walk back to Rainbow Point from Yovimpa
Point. Allow 5-7 hours for the round trip.
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