Queens Garden Trail Hike in Bryce Canyon

Embark on a journey through the heart of Bryce Canyon's amphitheater on the Queens Garden Trail, where nature's artistry is on full display.

Last updated: Apr 2024

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Park entrance fee required; no additional charge for the trail.
420 Miles from you
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Description

Explore the captivating hoodoos on Bryce Canyon's easiest trail, Queens Garden, offering breathtaking views and a serene hiking experience. Embark on a journey through the heart of Bryce Canyon's amphitheater on the Queens Garden Trail, where nature's artistry is on full display. Begin your adventure at Sunrise Point, where the Queens Garden Trail invites hikers of all levels to delve into Bryce Canyon's amphitheater. This moderate 1.8-mile round trip descends through a mesmerizing landscape of hoodoos, reaching a splendid garden-like area, often compared to a royal garden. The trail's gentle descent along a ridgeline offers panoramic views, leading to the iconic Queen Victoria hoodoo. With an elevation gain of 320 feet, it's accessible to most, taking about 1-2 hours to complete. The trail's popularity peaks in the summer, but its open paths make it one of the first to shed snow in spring.

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Itinerary

Start at Sunrise Point, following the trail as it descends into the canyon.
Enjoy the unique hoodoo formations along the path.
Reach the Queens Garden area, with a spur trail leading to the Queen Victoria hoodoo.
Return via the same path or extend your hike by connecting to the Navajo Loop.

Location

Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764

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Packing List

Comfortable hiking shoes
Water bottle
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Camera

4.9 ● Google reviews

Stunning. Magnificent. Majestic. Jaw dropping. Poetic. Mother Nature is truly the best artist. This place has hoodoos like no other hoodoos place I’ve seen. Huge expanse as far as the eye could see. It’s so picturesque, words are unnecessary. Somehow, the snow on the hoodoos made it even more poetic and beautiful. Everywhere I looked, it was photogenic at all angles. The sun was going down when we were there so the lighting was perfect. Totally recommend this place!

I heard this place referred to as a hidden gem multiple times and I have to agree. The park is easy to navigate, trails well marked. I did the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail which is about three miles and connects to the Sunset Point to Sunrise Point Trail . I opted to go during the off season which gave me less people and more solitude. I did need Micro spikes for the ice and snow, but it was totally fine. I recommend this place 100 percent! Go now! You won’t regret it .

Words cannot express the magnificence of this park. We drive in but use the shuttle as parking is scarce. Even off season there was plenty of hikers. Everyone was courteous and mindful of other hikers. Would love to have spent more time

Very beautiful point better than sunrise and gets better and better! We went in December and view with snow is amazing! We started Navajo queens lop here and went down hill in the canyon and came up to sunrise point. It was a nice trail! Even the lookout at sunset is very beautiful. Trail makes you feel the real canyon!

Try and get here earlier to get a parking spot. We had no problems when we got here for sunrise but there were a lot of cars looking for parking when we left at lunch time. It is gorgeous for sunrise in this area.

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