National Park · Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park
Forests of orange hoodoos
StateUtah
Best seasonLate spring–early fall
Don’t missSunrise over Bryce Amphitheater
TerrainHoodoo amphitheaters at altitude
Bryce isn’t a canyon but a series of natural amphitheaters filled with thousands of orange rock spires called hoodoos. It sits high (8,000+ ft), so summer is mild and winter brings snow on the hoodoos.
What to see
- Sunrise & Sunset Points
- Navajo Loop & Queen’s Garden
- Inspiration Point
- Bryce Point
- Rim Trail
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.