Thor's Hammer in Bryce Canyon National Park

Thor's Hammer

One of the most iconic hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, named for a Norse god's weapon.

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Thor's Hammer Details

Avengers fans, assemble! Apart from Queen Victoria, Thor's Hammer is the most famous hoodoo in Bryce Canyon and its most easily identifiable. This large, square-topped hoodoo towers above the Silent City section of hoodoos in the Bryce Amphitheater, and is quickly spotted from Sunset Point. You can also see Thor's Hammer from the Navajo Loop Trail.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Thor's Hammer

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0.1 mi away

Sunset Campground

0.1 mi away

Sunset Campground

Located west of Sunset Point, Sunset Campground has 100 tent and RV sites plus one group campsite.

0.1 mi away

Wall Street

A section of the Navajo Loop Trail akin to a narrow slot canyon.

0.3 mi away

The Silent City

A grid-like section of hoodoos that resembles the streets of a city.

0.3 mi away

Sunset Point