Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length: 1.8-3.2 mi
Elevation Gain: 357-643 ft
Take Queens Garden for the shortest route into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater to experience the hoodoos up close and personal.
Hikes That Are 1-3 miles
Sunset to Sunrise Viewpoints, Bryce Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Accessible
Length: 1.1 mi
Elevation Gain: 82 ft
Sunset to Sunrise Viewpoint is one of the easier parts of the Rim Trail winding around the Bryce Amphitheater.
Bristlecone Loop, Rainbow and Yovimpa Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Accessible/Easy
Length: 0.4-1.3 mi
Elevation Gain: 121 ft
Bristlecone Loop offers a different side of Bryce Canyon with break taking views of the surrounding landscapes and slightly more solitude.
Spectra Point, Ramparts, and Bartizan Arch, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Ut
Difficulty: Easy to Hard
Length: 1.9 – 5.3 mi
Elevation Gain: 353 – 1207 ft
Panoramic views of Cedar Breaks await a hike to Spectra Point and Ramparts Viewpoint. Arguably some of the best views of the hoodoos in the park can be found after a hike at over 10,000ft!
Swasey’s Beach, Green River, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 0.1 to 10+ miles
Elevation Gain: 10-150 ft
Swasey’s Beach is a relaxing way to spend the day or hang out in the evening after a long day of hiking and exploring the great outdoors.
Sand Dune and Broken Arch Trail, Arches National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 183 ft
On this trail visit Broken and Sand Dune Arch. Two cool arches located in Arches National Park that are slightly off the beaten path.
Delicate Arch Viewpoints, Arches National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Accessible
Length: 0.1 – 1 mile
Elevation Gain: 10 – 141ft
Delicate Arch is synonymous with Utah. While you won’t be able to reach out and touch Delicate Arch from here, you still get great views at a distance.
Windows and Turret Arch, Arches National Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 155 ft
Located in the heart of Arches National Park, Turret Arch and the North and South Windows are stunningly beautiful to see.
Lake View Trail, East Canyon State Park, Ut
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.6+ miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Lake View Trail in East Canyon State Park takes you on an easy hike offering opportunities to fish, bird, and relax while enjoying views of the park.