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Bryce Canyon National Park |
Description:
At Bryce Canyon National Park, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, and mudstones into thousands of spires, fines, pinnacles, and mazes. Collectively called "hoodoos," these colorful and whimsical formations stand in horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters along the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in Southern Utah.
Designations:
Bryce Canyon Lodge - National Historic Landmark (May 28, 1987)
Accessibility:
Most park facilities were constructed between 1930 and 1960. Some have been upgraded for accssibility, while others could be used with assistance.
Because of the park's natural terrain, only a 1/2 mile section of the Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points is wheelchair accessable. The one-mile Bristlecone Loop at Rainbow Point has a hard surface and could be used with assistance, but several grades do not meet standards.
Parking is marked at all overlooks and public facilities.
Accessable campsites are available in Sunset Campground.
Getting Around:
New this season at Bryce Canyon National Park...
The Bryce Canyon Shuttle is designed to leave the hassles of parking a car outside the park.
Leave your car at the Shuttle Parking area and hop on the bus into the park. Our three different shuttle lines ensure smooth travel to each of the view points every 10 to 15 minutes.
You can hit all the northern view points, then hike from Bryce Point to Sunrise Point and catch the shuttle back to your car, back to the lodge, or back to your campground.
There are also cars available for rent outside the park.
Horseback rides available inside the park.
Biking is allowed on paved roads only. There are no mountain biking trails within the park.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Snow Skiing | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | And more.
Directions to Bryce Canyon National Park
Plane:
Regular commercial flights serve Cedar City (87 miles), St. George (150 miles), Salt Lake City (270 miles), as well as Las Vegas, Nevada (270 miles).
The Bryce Canyon Airport (4 miles), operated by Garfield Country, has commercial flights from Las Vegas.
Phone: (435)834-5239 for current carriers and schedules
Private planes are welcome at this uncontrolled airport.
Car:
From the north or south on US Hwy 89:
Turn east on Utah Hwy 12 (seven miles south of Panguitch, Utah) and travel to the junction of Utah 12 and 63. Turn south (right) onto Utah 63 and travel three miles to reach the park entrance.
From the east:
Travel west on Utah 12 to the intersection with Utah 63. Turn south (left) to reach the park entrance.
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Contact Information for Bryce Canyon National Park
PO Box 170001
Bryce Canyon, UT
84717-0001
Phone: (435)834-5322
Fax: 435-834-4102
Located in Bryce Canyon, UT
For more information on Bryce Canyon National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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