Riggs Spring Loop Trail
The Riggs Spring Loop Trail begins at Yovimpa Point and travels through spruce, fir, and bristlecone forests.
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Riggs Spring Loop Trail Details
Want to see hoodoos and enjoy a hike through an evergreen forest? Then the Riggs Spring Loop Trail is for you. Starting and ending at Yovimpa Point, this 8.5-mile trail passes through spruce, fir, and bristlecone pine forests and offers a variety of viewpoints where you can take in the majesty of the Bryce Amphitheater. Due to the trail's length, elevation gain and strenuous nature, the Riggs Spring Loop is best done as an overnight hike; you can camp in Corral Hollow.
Difficulty
High
Distance
8.5 miles
Estimated time
9 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Riggs Spring Loop Trail
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0.1 mi away
Bristlecone Loop Trail
A one-mile loop hike through high-elevation forests.
0.1 mi away
Rainbow and Yovimpa Viewpoints
Start your auto tour at these northern viewpoints, which provide a nice overview of the park's geology.
2.4 mi away
Ponderosa Canyon Viewpoint
Peer into a canyon filled with towering Ponderosa pines.
3.3 mi away
Agua Canyon Viewpoint
Look for hoodoos resembling a hunter and a rabbit at this scenic overlook.
4.2 mi away
Natural Bridge Viewpoint
Natural Bridge is one of several natural arches in the park, all formed by erosion.
