It cannot be adequately described in words and is only somewhat better represented with photos. For a more detailed map of the area, click here for online web viewing. Bryce canyon showcases the stunning geology of southern utah, a redrock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow. But it was the union pacific railroad and the civilian conservation corps that made bryce accessible to modern day travelers. Thank you healthcare workers and others on the front lines in this difficult time.
This utah park regional map shows major roads and surrounding cities as well as national parks in neighboring states. Among the nations most beloved and photographed parks, bryce is a major. Download pdf map of grand canyon area my grand canyon park. Far from the light pollution of civilization, and protected by a special force of park rangers and volunteer astronomers, bryce canyon is the last grand sanctuary of natural darkness. The approach from the east, starting from the little town of torrey, is one of the most scenic in all of utah, passing the high country around boulder mountain, the amazingly colorful rocks either side of escalante, and scenic badlands on the approach to. From hoodoos to slot canyons to dinosaur fossils and more, youll find incredible wonders of nature at every turn. This is the first stop on the park shuttlebus system, a free service that next reaches the. Jan 11, 2018 this utah park regional map shows major roads and surrounding cities as well as national parks in neighboring states. National geographics trails illustrated map of bryce canyon national park is. Here youll find a few maps that come from the national park service brochure and newspaper, as well as. Bryce canyon np scenic drive closed utah alltrails. From stargazing under one of the darkest skies in the country to rangerled hikes that unearth the geologic voodoo of hoodoos, the parks signature rock stars, find out what makes bryce canyon one of the most unique destinations in the american southwest. Click on image below to download pdf of greater southern utah and zion map. The best southwest glamping road trip my grand canyon park.
This is a detail map of bryce canyon amphitheater, which has the most popular trails such as queens garden and navajo loop. The only entrance to bryce canyon national park is along ut 12, 14 miles from us 89 in the west, and 110 miles from ut 24 in the east. National geographics trails illustrated map of bryce canyon national park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this unique landscape of hoodoos and forest. Check out our interactive map featuring lodging, activities and points of interest in and around the park. A very specific and useful map of bryce canyon national park showing roads and entrances. The major feature of the park is bryce canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the paunsaugunt plateau.
Note the route of the main roads plus the attraction areas of the park before you decide on whether to enter on the east or west side. Map of bryce canyon national park hotels and attractions. The park was named after a scottish immigrant, ebenezer bryce. Bryce canyons geological wonders far exceed their hype. The alpine environment is home to dozens of species of mammals and birds. Sunset and sundown are prime times to gaze out from overlooks at sunrise point, sunset. Utah parks area map pdf explore utahs national parks. Bryce canyon np scenic drive is 18 miles along hwy. Violators are subject to legal action and fines in accordance with 36 cfr 1. Also included are portions of grand staircsae escalante national monument, bryce ampitheater, sunrise point, bryce canyon lodge, black birch canyon, rainbow point, the queen. The beauty and charm of the wilderness are his for the asking, for the edges of the wilderness lie close beside the beaten roads of the present travel. The temperatures range from single degrees for lows in the winter to the high 90s in the summer. If you choose to visit a national park, please ensure that you follow cdc and state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and practice.
Many of the park s highlights can be seen by the numerous overlooks. Bryce canyon is in the between the dixie nation forest. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and. From the junction along ut 12, the 18 mile scenic drive through bryce canyon national park first crosses flat grassland for 2 miles, past the busy best western rubys inn complex which includes a post office, art gallery, restaurant, rv park, several shops, two gas stations and a 368 room hotel.
Hiking guide easy, moderate, or strenuous bryce canyon map. Travel north to say hello to hoodoos in bryce canyon national park and red canyon. The full park map is also available as a highquality art poster print from the npmaps bryce canyon store. Bryce canyon national park in southwestern utah is famous for the largest collection of hoodoosthe distinctive rock formations at brycein the world. Waterproof tearresistant topographic mapthe map includes the entire national park area, with detailed trails and topographic information. Due to the presence of black bears within bryce canyon national park, the use of bearresistant food canisters on overnight backcountry hikes is highly recommended. Bryce canyon official night sky short sleeve tshirt bryce canyon official night sky short sleeve tshirt bryce canyon is the ultimate place to learn about and enjoy the splendor of the night sky.
Apr 26, 2016 weather of bryce canyon national park. When traveling to bryce canyon national park from i15, use highway 9 through zion national park, or highway 143 through brian head ski resort spring, summer, fall only, or highway 20. Grand canyon west area owned by the hualapai indian reservation with the grand canyon skywalk glass bridge. This hike is considered hard due to its length and meandering trails with. If you need a little help getting here, please call 8668666616. The rim trail at bryce canyon is a decentsized, but fairly easy hike with less than 200 feet of elevation gain that spans the rim of the amphitheater. Connect with travelers planning a visit to bryce canyon national park. Just seeing them is something to behold, but youre gonna wanna do more than just look.
Aug 19, 2019 bryce canyon showcases the stunning geology of southern utah, a redrock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow. The park was named after a scottish immigrant, ebenezer bryce, who settled in the region with his family. Here are the hikes, pulloffs and panoramas weve hand selected for bryce canyon, organized by how much golden daylight you have to burn. Bryce canyon map and guide shuttle system april through october no drones unmanned aircraft is restricted from use in all national parks, including bryce canyon national park.
This is an overview map of the grand canyon with nearby major highways and interstates and gateway cities. Zion national park trail map pdf archives toursmaps. Hwy 63 drops south from hwy 12 and runs through the main part of the park, past the visitor center, the campgrounds and all of the park s scenic overlooks. This is a large map of southern utah, northern arizona, eastern nevada and western colorado region. Overview bryce canyon offers several bryce canyon day hikes along trails, some of which interconnect to create longer hikes.
Bryce canyon national park is in a desert climatic area. A summary of some of the popular activities from around bryce canyon. Fairyland loop trail begins at fairyland point, at the northern portion of the park, and takes you through spectacular hoodoos and scenery along the rim and into the canyon. Bryce canyon national park is open, but services and activities are limited.
Bryce canyon creek national park iron spring e a s t black birch canyon f o r k s e v i e r n r i v e r e a s t property w 2539 m s swamp f o r k n o y a c u n butte s e v i e r. Its a place where you can spend hours at any number of overlooks staring in wonder. Such improvements quickly made bryce canyon first a national attraction, and later an international must see. Of course, spring and summer arent bad times to visit, as long as you have plenty of water and sunblock. Bryce canyon creek national park iron spring e a s t black birch canyon f o r k s e v i e r n r i v e r e a s t. National park service, harpers ferry center, publications subject. Fewer than three hours from the grand canyon and about two hours from zion, bryce tends to be bypassed by visitors who are drawn to its larger, more accessible neighbors. Southern utah travel information on the north rim grand canyon, zion national park, lake powell, kanab and bryce canyon nation park visit the heart of the parks.
Violators are subject to legal action and fines in accordance. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this. Its impossible to exhaust the possibilities in bryce canyon country. From hoodoos to slot canyons to dinosaur fossils and more, youll find incredible wonders of. A great view of southern utah from capitol reef down to hilldale. It includes highways, scenic byways, mileage, elevations, pointsofinterest and locations of 8 national parks grand canyon, zion, bryce canyon, arches, canyonlands, capitol reef, mesa verde, and great basin. Named after one of the areas early mormon settlers, bryce canyon national park sits among an allstar cast of five stunning national parks in southwest utah. The ultimate guide to bryce canyon national park roadtrippers. Our favorite hikes in bryce canyon national park rim trail. The best time of year to visit bryce canyon national park is probably during the fall. To download the official map of the region around utah national parks, click the button below. The fairyland loop trail also includes a portion of the rim trail from sunrise point to fairyland point. Whether you choose a rim hike or venture into the canyon, there are plenty of challenging options for the avid hiker to choose from. As we travel up the parks main road, climbing upwards of 8,500 feet in elevation, we will stop and take in the expansive amphitheaters and deep depressions below.
If you want to familiarize yourself with our facilities, take time to look at the rubys inn illustrated map when traveling to bryce canyon natonal park from i15, use highway 9 through zion national park, or highway 143 through. Official bryce canyon national park map pdf my utah parks. Bryce canyon national park bryce canyon is a tremendous valley known for its red, orange, and white columns or pinnacles of weathered limestone rock formations, also known as hoodoos. Visit zion, bryce, capitol reef, arches, canyonlands and grand canyon national parks plus adventures in salt lake city, old oraibi and kanab on this 1,302mile trip. Begin your drive down scenic hwy 12, basing yourself in escalante or boulder, and squeeze through the slot canyons of grand staircaseescalante national monument. Unmanned aircraft is restricted from use in all national parks, including. Bryce canyon national park is a national park located in southwestern utah in the united states. Bryce canyon national park contains a spectacularly beautiful series of amphitheaters filled with colorful, eroded rock forms. The 10 best bryce canyon national park hiking trails with.
Click the image to view a full size jpg 900 kb or download the pdf 5. Find more updates regarding covid19 and utahs parks here. Bryce canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, allowing visitors to get close to the hoodoos and some of the spectacular natural wonders of the national park. Apr 01, 2020 5 utah national parks plus grand canyon road trip. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Nps printable map pdf the fullcolor map thats handed out. Jul 06, 2017 this is an overview map of the grand canyon with nearby major highways and interstates and gateway cities. In fact, bryce canyon national park boasts more hoodoos than any other place in the world. The map shows major roads and surrounding cities as well as national parks in neighboring states. Feeding or harassing wildlife in the park is a violation of federal law 36 cfr 1002. This bryce canyon national park map is an essential tool to planning a vacation in this popular tourist destination in utah. Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Map of bryce canyon national park hotels and attractions on.
Backcountry information bryce canyon national park u. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Everything to know about utahs bryce canyon national park. Later in 1924, designation as a national park put bryce canyon on the map. At dawn and dusk, mule deer graze the forested plateau along the road into bryce canyon. Nov 26, 2019 a very specific and useful map of bryce canyon national park showing roads and entrances.