Utah · Hiking

Riggs Spring Loop Trail

8.3 mi
round trip
3,267 ft
climb
9,112 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Riggs Spring Loop Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bryce Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Riggs Spring Loop Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Trail Closures Due to Recent Weather

    Park closure covering Bryce Canyon National Park · NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Current Fire Restrictions

    Park alert covering Bryce Canyon National Park · NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Riggs Spring Loop Trail is an out-and-back hike in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The route is 16.5 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 3,267 feet, and it rises from a low point of 7,458 feet to a high of 9,112 feet. The trail is rated expert, so plan on a long, steep day. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. That station sits about 1,200 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. A fee is charged for the hike. The trail starts close to several other routes, including the Under-The-Rim Trail and the Bristlecone Loop Trailhead at Rainbow Point, all within about a tenth of a mile. For an overnight base, King Creek Campground is about 9.4 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Riggs Spring Loop Trail

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 17°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 29°

      6 wet

    5. May

      63° / 37°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 45°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 50°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 17°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs, UT, 12.1 mi away at 7,890 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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