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# A Typical summer visit in 4+ hours

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Bryce AmphitheaterVisitor CenterBryce PointInspiration PointSunset PointRim Trail****Sunrise PointSouthern Scenic DriveRainbow PointBristlecone Loop trailNatural Bridgeday hikesNavajo LoopQueen's GardenQueen's Garden/Navajo Combination Loopstrenuous day hikesJunior Ranger ProgramRanger ProgramGeology talkAstronomy programnearby lodging accomodationscamp within the parklook up and enjoy our star-filled, dark skies

              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkSee the Bryce Amphitheater  - Activity Fee:  Yes
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Scenic Driving
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Duration:  1–3 Hours
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

By far the most iconic section of the park, the Bryce Amphitheater is home to the greatest concentration of irregular rock spires (called "hoodoos") found anywhere on Earth. Viewpoints along the first 3 miles (4.8 km) of the main road provide access to views overlooking this area.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkHoodoo Geology Talk  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Guided Tours
- Pets:  Yes
- Location:  Sunset Point
- Duration:  20–30 Minutes
- Time of Day: Day

Typically offered year-round at Sunset Point at 11 a.m. Geologists have spent years studying the unique geologic story of Bryce Canyon and its amphitheaters of hoodoos. Join the Ranger along the rim at Sunset Point to explore the evolution of the hoodoos and the groups of people who have passed through this magical terrain. 
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkGo Horseback Riding  - Activity Fee:  Yes
- Reservations:  Yes
- Activity:  Horseback Riding
- Age:  7 and Older
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Canyon Trail Rides Corral
- Duration:  2–4 Hours
- Season:  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day

Horseback riding is a great way to slow down and experience Bryce Canyon National Park. Horses have been used to explore Bryce Canyon National Park since before it was set aside for federal protection. To support this activity, the National Park Service completed 4.5 miles of foot and horse trails in 1931 that are still in use today.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkRide Your Bike in the Park  - Activity Fee:  Yes
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Biking
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Location:  Historic Service Station
- Season:  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

The best way to cycle within the first three miles of the park is by using the Shared-use path. It provides 5 miles (8 km) of vehicle-free two-lane path connecting the shuttle station north of the park with the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, and Inspiration Point. Bicyclists looking for a longer ride can travel along the main park road to the southern end of the park.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkDrive the Southern Scenic Drive  - Activity Fee:  Yes
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Scenic Driving
- Pets:  Yes
- Duration:  2–12 Hours
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

The main park road is 18 miles (29 km) from the park entrance in the north to the end of the road at Rainbow at Yovimpa Points. While the Bryce Amphitheater area is found along its first 3 miles (4.8 km), the next 15 miles (24 km) to the road's end are known as the Southern Scenic Drive. Along this section of the main road are 9 scenic overlooks and vehicle pullouts that offer opportunities to see the lesser-seen geology and wildlife of Bryce Canyon.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkExplore the Visitor Center Museum  - Activity Fee:  Yes
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Museum Exhibits
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Visitor Center
- Duration:  15–60 Minutes
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day

The park museum is found within the Visitor Center and contains exhibits focused on scales of time: Geological, Ecological, Human, and with special exhibits on the Night Sky and Air Quality.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkGet a Passport Stamp  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Bookstore and Park Store
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day

Are you a "Passport to Your National Parks" cancellation collector? Bryce Canyon has a cancellation stamp to commemorate your visit in your passport book.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkGet Your Junior Ranger Badge  - Activity Fee:  Yes
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Junior Ranger Program
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Duration:  1–4 Hours
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

Junior Rangers can be thought of as potential Park Rangers in training. This nationwide program is designed to not only familiarize children with the duties and responsibilities of a park ranger, but also to spark an interest in the whole family for the resources and stories each National Park Service area preserves.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkBryce Canyon Evening Program  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Guided Tours
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Bryce Canyon Lodge Auditorium
- Duration:  45–60 Minutes
- Season:  Summer
- Time of Day: Dusk

Typically offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day in the auditorium of the historic Bryce Canyon Lodge at 8:30 p.m. Evening programs offer topics that go beyond the rim! Join a Ranger to explore the compelling stories, interesting themes, and unique resources that Bryce Canyon National Park protects. This is a Ranger’s Choice program.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkNight Sky Telescope Program  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  Yes
- Activity:  Guided Tours
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Duration:  60–75 Minutes
- Season:  Summer
- Time of Day: Night

Typically offered on Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day starting at 9:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center (through August 4 in 2023). Reservations are required to attend the program and can be made at the Visitor Center on the day of the event starting at 8:15 a.m. Experience the dark sky of Bryce Canyon with our telescopes! Rangers will guide you on your magical adventure through the celestial ceiling of our amphitheaters of hoodoos.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkStargazing at Bryce Canyon  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Stargazing
- Pets:  Yes
- Location:  Paria View
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Night

Bryce Canyon's high elevation, clean air, and remote location creates some of the darkest skies in the country. In fact, in 2019 Bryce Canyon officially gained International Dark Sky status. During a new Moon on a clear weather night, you can see thousands of stars and the spectacular band of the Milky Way Galaxy shooting across the sky. We take pride in our ability to protect the night skies for the present and future generations.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkQueen's/Navajo Combination Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Front-Country Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Queen's Garden Trailhead
- Duration:  2–3 Hours

Our most popular hike in the park and the one we most recommend to first-time visitors. The Queen's/Navajo Combination Loop combines the open views and unique hoodoos of the Queen's Garden Trail with the iconic switchbacks and towering canyon walls of the Navajo Loop Trail. Descend Queen's Garden at Sunrise Point, ascend the Navajo Loop to Sunset Point, and then complete the loop back to Sunrise Point via the Rim Trail, enjoying views into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater below.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkBryce Amphitheater Traverse  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Front-Country Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Bryce Point
- Duration:  3–4 Hours

The Bryce Amphitheater Traverse is a one-way hike combining the Peekaboo Loop with the Queen's Garden trail. Hikers descend from Bryce Point, turning left (clockwise) on Peekaboo Loop and then connecting to the Queen's Garden trail to ascend to Sunrise Point.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkNavajo/Peekaboo Combination Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Front-Country Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Navajo Loop Trailhead
- Duration:  3–4 Hours

Combine two of our most iconic trails, the Navajo and Peekaboo Loop trails, into a a mini Figure-8 combination loop. Start the hike at Sunset Point, descend down either side of the Navajo Loop (Two Bridges in winter), connect to the Peekaboo Loop (we recommend hiking it in a clockwise direction), and ascend Navajo back to Sunset Point.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkFairyland Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Front-Country Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Fairyland Loop Trailhead
- Duration:  4–5 Hours

The Fairyland Loop is a quiet 8 mile hike that combines hiking along the plateau rim near Boat Mesa with a hike in the canyon with long views of the Bryce Amphitheater surrounded by unique hoodoos. You can start this hike at Fairyland Point or on the rim trail north of Sunrise Point at the Tower Bridge trailhead. We recommend hiking in a counter-clockwise direction. There is no shuttle pick-up at Fairyland Point, so you will need to hike to your starting point.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkFigure-8 Combination  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Front-Country Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Queen's Garden Trailhead
- Duration:  4–5 Hours

The Figure-8 Combination combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop, into one ultimate hike! We recommend a clockwise direction descending Queen's Garden, connecting to the Peekaboo Loop (we recommend hiking it in a clockwise direction), and ascending either side of the Navajo Loop (Two Bridges in winter). From there you can complete the trail by hiking back to Sunrise Point along the Rim Trail.
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              -  Bryce Canyon National ParkSwamp Canyon Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Backcountry Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Swamp Canyon Overlook
- Duration:  3–4 Hours

Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with the landscape than some of the grander viewpoints in the park. The Swamp Canyon Loop, which starts at the viewpoint, is more rugged than the Bryce Amphitheater trails, taking hikers into a more forested backcountry hike. There is less signage on this hike and hikers are encouraged to carry a map.
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