Tower Bridge Trail
The trail to Tower Bridge begins at Sunrise Point and mostly follows the Fairyland Loop Trail.
Plan Around Tower Bridge Trail
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Tower Bridge Trail Details
A longer trail by Bryce Canyon standards, the three-mile hike to Tower Bridge is an out-and-back hike that begins at Sunrise Point. Most of the hike is on the Fairyland Loop Trail, with a spur to Tower Bridge near the end. With its length and 950 feet of elevation gain, this is considered a moderately strenuous hike that takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. A shady spot at the foot of the Tower Bridge formation is a popular spot to eat lunch and rest up before starting your hike back to the rim, which you can do by retracing your steps or continuing around the rest of the Fairyland Loop.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
3.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Tower Bridge Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tower Bridge Trail
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0.1 mi away
The China Wall
An excellent example of a Bryce Canyon fin, with clues to how such structures form.
0.1 mi away
Sunrise Point
The view to the northeast from Sunrise Point captures Boat Mesa and the Sinking Ship.
0.3 mi away
Queen's Garden Trail
This lovely trail is also the easiest route into the Bryce Amphitheater.
0.4 mi away
Bryce Amphitheater
The rock formations of the amphitheater are the main attraction at Bryce Canyon National Park.
