Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon is a high-altitude park famed for hoodoos, sandstone spires, and wide-open plateaus. Visitors come for panoramic viewpoints, accessible walks, and starry nights.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Wayne County |
| District | Bryce Canyon National Park |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 37.5931 |
| Longitude | -112.1871 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEBryce Canyon sits at over 8,000 feet in the high plateaus of south-central Utah. Unlike neighboring Zion or Arches, Bryce is defined by delicate hoodoos, colorful rock formations, and expansive, relatively gentle amphitheaters carved into pale Navajo sandstone. Trails range from short, rim-level overlooks to longer hikes into the basin; the easiest are the rim viewpoints accessible from park roads, while longer routes like the Peekaboo Loop reveal more of the canyon’s intricacies. The park’s high elevation means cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers, with dramatic changes on the shoulder seasons. Because of its elevation and dry climate, visitors should prepare for sun and wind, and carry water even on short walks. Bryce is a nighttime designation, offering some of the clearest skies for starry views and astronomy. Activities center around scenic driving, short walk-accessible overlooks, and photography—particularly at dawn and dusk when the ridges glow with reflected light.
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