Description

The Rim Trail is the best place in Bryce for viewing the formations with an easy hike.

The park’s other trails drop steeply into the canyons, but the Rim Trail stays on top.

It’s a wide path that hugs the airy edge of the plateau, granting nonstop views the entire way.

From the rim, you’ll look down into the colorful labyrinth of spires and out toward distant mesas on the horizon.

The full trail stretches 5.5 miles from Fairyland Point to Bryce Point, connecting all the major overlooks along the way.

You could start from any of these and hike an out-and-back, or you could walk point-to-point and return with the park shuttle bus instead.

Though the areas around the overlook parking lots are often crowded, a short walk along Rim Trail can quickly deliver a slice of the panorama all to yourself. Sources: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/rimtrail.htm https://utah.com/hiking/bryce-canyon-national-park/rim-trail