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Swamp Canyon Viewpoint
Swamp Canyon has a spring and a pair of small creeks, making it wetter than most parts of Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Swamp Canyon Viewpoint Details
Nobody would really confuse Swamp Canyon with wetlands, but with a spring and a pair of small creeks, it is wetter than most parts of Bryce Canyon National Park. Accessible via the Swamp Canyon Trail (which also connects to the Under-the-Rim Trail), Swamp Canyon is home to water-loving tiger salamanders and Missouri irises in addition to grasses and willows and a variety of songbirds. The canyon is wedged between fins and hoodoos and can be viewed from the Swamp Canyon overlook; you can hike down to the canyon from here.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Swamp Canyon Viewpoint
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Swamp Canyon Trail
Swamp Canyon has a spring and a pair of small creeks, making it wetter than most parts of Bryce Canyon National Park.
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The Silent City
A grid-like section of hoodoos that resembles the streets of a city.
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The Wall of Windows
A long, narrow rock formation with window-like arches
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Inspiration Point
Three levels of overlooks provide different perspectives on the canyon.
