Bristlecone Loop Hike the Hoodoos

Bristlecone Loop Trailhead at Rainbow Point

~1 min drive

<h2>Bristlecone Loop Trail</h2> <p><strong>Difficulty: Easy<br /> Total Distance: 1.0 miles (1.6 km)<br /> Elevation change: 200 feet (61 m)<br /> Average time: 1-2 hours</strong><br /> <br /> <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>This trail may be inaccessible during mid-winte…

Crawford Pass Trail

~7 min drive

Moderate 6.32-mile climb to Crawford Pass with 1,380 ft elevation gain.

Sheep Creek

~11 min drive

Easy 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 303 ft gain in northeastern Utah.

Mill Creek Trail

~11 min drive

Scenic 4.46-mile creek-side hike with 486 ft elevation gain.

Bristlecone Loop wayside (109)

~1 min drive

This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpecke…

Grand View Trail

~11 min drive

Epic 150-mile Utah backcountry traverse with diverse terrain and expansive views.

Riggs Spring Loop Trailhead at Yovimpa

~1 min drive

<h2>Riggs Spring Loop</h2> <p><strong>Difficulty: Strenuous<br /> Total Distance: 8.8 miles (14.2 km)<br /> Ascent:  2,503 feet (763 m)<br /> Average time: 4-6 Hours<br /> <br /> <span style="color:#2980b9;">This trail may be inaccessible during mid-winter due to snow depths r…

Bristlecone Loop wayside (107)

~1 min drive

This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpecke…

Bristlecone Loop wayside (108)

~1 min drive

This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpecke…

Whiteman Trail Connections wayside

~11 min drive

Here, the Whiteman Connecting Trail descends to the rugged 22.9-mile (36.9 km) Under-the-Rim backcountry trail, which travels north to Bryce Point and south to Rainbow Point. Day hikers can enjoy an out-and-back hike with views of the Paria Valley and Swamp Canyon.