Agua Canyon Viewpoint
Look for hoodoos resembling a hunter and a rabbit at this scenic overlook.
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Agua Canyon Viewpoint Details
Any number of the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon have been given names associated with their appearance over the years, and at the Agua Canyon viewpoint you can see two of the more distinctive ones: The Hunter and The Rabbit. Can you see why these formations got their names? If you don't see a rabbit, by the way, the alternative name for that hoodoo is The Backpacker -- maybe that works better for you? The naming of hoodoos goes back to the early days of Bryce Canyon National Park, when it became something of an obsession among park officials. Over the years, however, erosion has changed the appearance of many of the named hoodoos, so that they no longer resemble their names. As a result, giving official names to hoodoos has fallen out of favor, although you're certainly welcome to give your own names to your favorites. Other features visible from the Aqua Canyon overlook include Navajo Mountain, a blister-like mountain that is actually a volcano that never erupted, and the Grand Staircase.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Agua Canyon Viewpoint
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Ponderosa Canyon Viewpoint
Peer into a canyon filled with towering Ponderosa pines.
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Natural Bridge Viewpoint
Natural Bridge is one of several natural arches in the park, all formed by erosion.
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Black Birch Canyon Viewpoint
Less-visited viewpoint where you can see hoodoos and Rainbow Point.
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Farview Point
Enjoy clear, long-distance views that take advantage of Bryce Canyon's excellent air quality.
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Rainbow and Yovimpa Viewpoints
Start your auto tour at these northern viewpoints, which provide a nice overview of the park's geology.
