Trails:
The park has over 50 miles of hiking trails.Day Hikes: The easiest trail is the 1/2-mile (one way) section of Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points. Other sections of the Rim Trail (which extends 5.5 miles between Fairyland and Bryce Points) have moderate terrain. The Fairyland Loop (8 miles round trip), Peekaboo Loop (4.8 miles round trip), Queen's Garden (1.5 miles round trip) and Navajo Loop (1.5 miles round trip) trails drop into the canyons on steep grades. The Peekaboo Loop Trail also serves as a horse trail.
Backcountry: The Under-the-Rim Trail extends 22 miles from Bryce Point to Rainbow Point and has eight backcountry campsites. The Riggs Spring Loop Trail (8.8 miles round trip) from Rainbow Point has four backcountry sites. A $5 permit is required for overnight backcountry camping.
Roads:
The 18-mile main park road winds along the edge of the plateau, terminating at the south end of the park. Return to the entrance via the same road. Spur roads and pullouts offer opportunities for viewing and trailhead parking. Park speed limits range from 25 to 35 mph and are strictly enforced.
In summer, parking at most viewpoints is extremely congested. Your best chance of finding a parking space at Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration, Bryce, and Paria Viewpoints is before 10:00 am and after 5:00 pm
Because all of Bryce Canyon's viewpoints are east of the main park road, we recommend that you drive the 18-mile road to the southern end of the park, start with Rainbow Point, then stop at the remaining viewpoints on your way back to the park entrance. This will help you to avoid making left turns in front of on-coming traffic.
