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Rim Trail
Offers hikers the opportunity to see Bryce, including the main amphitheater, from "on top."
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Rim Trail Details
The Bryce Canyon Rim Trail is a vigorous alternative to driving your car from viewpoint to viewpoint along the canyon's edge: it's a 5.5-mile (one-way) hike that runs from Fairyland to Bryce Point, meaning you can visit Sunrise, Sunset, and other overlooks along the way. The section of trail between Sunrise and Sunset points is flat and paved: it's handicapped-accessible and is where park rangers lead guests on short rim walks. However, other parts of the rim walk are unpaved and have some steep hills. The extra exertion is rewarded with spectacular and ever-changing views of the canyon.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.5 miles
Estimated time
6 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Rim Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rim Trail
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Sunset Point
Sunset Point is one of the best places to see Bryce Canyon's hoodoos.
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Navajo Loop Trail
This is one of the more popular trails and extra caution is advised due to the fact that more rocks fall.
