Under-The-Rim Trail

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…

Crawford Pass Trail

~7 min drive

Moderate 6.32-mile climb to Crawford Pass with 1,380 ft elevation gain.

Sheep Creek

~10 min drive

Easy 2.6-mile creek-side hike with 303 ft gain in northeastern Utah.

Mill Creek Trail

~11 min drive

Scenic 4.46-mile creek-side hike with 486 ft elevation gain.

Bristlecone Loop wayside (108)

~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…

Grand View Trail

~11 min drive

Epic 150-mile Utah backcountry traverse with diverse terrain and expansive views.

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…

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…

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

~0 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…