Rim Trail Sunset Point Trailhead
Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 503 ft
- climb
- 8,152 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Rim Trail Sunset Point Trailhead open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Bryce Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Rim Trail Sunset Point Trailhead, 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.
The Rim Trail Difficulty: Varies (Easy to Moderate) Total Distance: 5.5 miles (8.9 km) Ascent/Descent (South to North): 1,330 feet (405 m) / 1,825 feet (556 m) Average time: 3-4 hours 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. From here, turn left to travel north to Sunrise Point. Turn right to travel south to Inspiration Point. Recommended 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. 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. 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. Distances and Elevation Change Bryce Point to Inspiration Point: 1.5 miles (2.4 km) +556 feet / -702 feet Inspiration Point to Sunset Point: 0.7 miles (1.1 km) +104 feet / -242 feet Sunset Point to Sunrise Point: 0.5 miles (0.8 km) +82 feet / -65 feet Sunrise Point to Fairyland Point: 2.8 miles (4.5 km) +182 feet / -399 feet
Local outfitters
- Ruby's Inn Bryce Canyon RV Park & Campground3 mi away
- Bryce Canyon Horseback Tours4 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Rim Trail Sunset Point Trailhead
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.
Jan
37° / 17°
6 wet
Feb
39° / 18°
7 wet
Mar
46° / 23°
7 wet
Apr
54° / 29°
6 wet
May
63° / 37°
5 wet
Jun
75° / 45°
4 wet
Jul
80° / 52°
8 wet
Aug
77° / 50°
10 wet
Sep
70° / 42°
7 wet
Oct
58° / 32°
5 wet
Nov
46° / 23°
5 wet
Dec
37° / 17°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs, UT, 1.3 mi away at 7,890 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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