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Utah
3.2 mi
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1,018 ft
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Rim Trail Sunset Point Trailhead
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<h3>The Rim Trail</h3> <p><strong>Difficulty: Varies (Easy to Moderate)<br /> Total Distance: 5.5 miles (8.9 km)<br /> Ascent/Descent (South to North): 1,330 feet (405 m) / 1,825 feet (556 m)<br /> Average time: 3-4 hours</strong></p> <p>The 5.5 mile (8.9 km) Rim Trail begins in the south at Bryce Point and ends in the north at Fairyland Point. The trail connects all viewpoints in the Bryce Amphitheater area and can be accessed at each of them.<br /> From here, turn left to travel north to Sunrise Point. Turn right to travel south to Inspiration Point.</p> <h4><strong>Recommended</strong></h4> <p>The section between Sunrise and Sunset Points is 0.5 miles (0.8 km), paved and has only minor elevation changes; this portion is wheelchair accessible except in severe weather.<br /> This section between Sunrise and Sunset Points is also the only section of the Rim Trail pets are allowed on; all pets must be on leash and owners must pick up after them. <br /> During shuttle season, hikers may use stops here, at Inspiration, Bryce, and Sunrise Points to complete one-way hikes. Fairyland Point has no shuttle service. The section from Bryce to Inspiration is closed in winter.</p> <h4>Distances and Elevation Change</h4> <p><strong>Bryce Point to Inspiration Point:</strong> 1.5 miles (2.4 km) +556 feet / -702 feet<br /> <strong>Inspiration Point to Sunset Point:</strong> 0.7 miles (1.1 km) +104 feet / -242 feet<br /> <strong>Sunset Point to Sunrise Point: </strong>0.5 miles (0.8 km) +82 feet / -65 feet<br /> <strong>Sunrise Point to Fairyland Point: </strong>2.8 miles (4.5 km) +182 feet / -399 feet</p>
Queens Garden Hike the Hoodoos
~1 min drive
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Rubys Inn 2 Snow Trail
~5 min drive
Easy 2.7-mile winter snow trail near Bryce Canyon with minimal elevation gain.
Old Bryce Town Loop Snow Trail
~5 min drive
Easy winter loop near Bryce Canyon with gentle terrain and seasonal snow.
Navajo 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…
Rim Snow Trail
~5 min drive
Easy 1.32-mile rim walk with minimal elevation gain.
Daves Hollow Snow Trail
~6 min drive
Easy 3-mile winter snowshoe trail with minimal elevation gain.
Queens Garden Trailhead
~1 min drive
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Ruby Rim B Loop
~5 min drive
Easy 1.68-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Ruby Rim.
Rim-Trail Inspiration Point wayside
~1 min drive
Rim Trail: Inspiration Point Orientation<br /> <br /> Hikers can enjoy an easy 0.7-mile (1.2 km) walk north to Sunset Point above the Silent City, or a moderate 1.5-mi (2.4 km) hike south along steep cliffs to Bryce Point. When the shuttle is running, it can be used to enjoy o…
Ruby Rim Loop
~6 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile rim loop with minimal elevation gain near Ruby, Utah.
