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Bristlecone Loop Hike the Hoodoos
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<h2>I Hiked the Hoodoos</h2> <p>Hiking is great exercise and Bryce Canyon's "I Hiked the Hoodoos!" program is not just hiking, it's also a scavenger hunt with a special reward!<br /> <br /> <strong>1. Hike a minimum of 3 mi / 4.8 km, or find at least 3 benchmarks and complete steps 2 through 4 below.<br /> <br /> 2. Each individual must have either a pencil rubbing of the benchmark (see Jr. Ranger Book) or a"selfie"with the benchmark.<br /> <br /> 3. Only special "I Hiked the Hoodoos" benchmarks qualify for the reward.<br /> <br /> 4. Rewards are available at the Visitor Center!</strong><br /> <br /> See your park newspaper or Junior Ranger book for more information. Benchmarks are located on Mossy Cave, Rim Trail, Tower Bridge, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, Peekaboo Loop, Sheep Creek, and the Bristlecone Loop trails.</p>
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…
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…
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.
Bristlecone Loop Trail
~0 min drive
Easy loop walk among ancient bristlecone pines with minimal elevation gain.
Riggs Spring Loop Trail
~0 min drive
Moderate 8.27-mile loop with 618 ft gain through Utah backcountry.
Under-The-Rim Trail
~0 min drive
Expert backcountry trail beneath Bryce Canyon's iconic hoodoos with steep descents.
Bull Rush Hollow Trail
~3 min drive
Easy sub-mile walk through Bull Rush Hollow with minimal elevation gain.
