Bristlecone Loop wayside (108)

Bristlecone Loop wayside (107)

~0 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

~0 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…

Bristlecone Loop wayside (109)

~0 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…

Riggs Spring Loop Trailhead at Yovimpa

~0 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 Gazebo

~1 min drive

<p>A small octagon shaped log shelter built by the park in the 1980s after the Bristlecone Loop was completed. At this point in the trail you might recognize smaller bristlecone pines nearby. Look for densely bunched needles travelling in a bushy arrangement up the branch. Nee…

Bristlecone Loop Hike the Hoodoos

~1 min drive

<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…

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.

Swamp Canyon Loop Trailhead

~14 min drive

<h3>Swamp Canyon Loop</h3> <p><strong>Difficulty: Moderate<br /> Total Distance: 4.0 miles (6.4 km)<br /> Ascent/Descent: 1,026 feet (313 m) / 1,034 feet (315 m)<br /> Average time: 3-4 hours</strong><br /> The moderately strenuous 4.0 mi/6.4 km Swamp Canyon Loop begins here.…

Under-The-Rim Trail

~0 min drive

Expert backcountry trail beneath Bryce Canyon's iconic hoodoos with steep descents.

Bristlecone Loop Trail

~0 min drive

Easy loop walk among ancient bristlecone pines with minimal elevation gain.