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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Swamp Canyon Trail 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 Loop Trail (which 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 Camp overlook. The Swamp Canyon trailhead is located here; you can choose to head down into the canyon on trails on either side of the overlook (which form the loop), but going clockwise is recommended. Allot 5 hours to complete the loop hike.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.3 miles
Estimated time
5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Swamp Canyon Trail
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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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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.
