Queens Garden Trail Hike in Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon National Park: An Unmissable Gem Bryce Canyon National Park is truly a sight to behold—pictures don’t do it justice. I recently attended Geology Fest 2024 and gained fascinating insights about the park and the unique Hoodoos that reside there. The park's layout allows you to visit most of the major viewpoints in a single day if you plan your time well. Travel Tips: To maximize your experience, I recommend driving to the back of the park and making your way to the front. This strategy ensures that most of the viewpoints are easily accessible on the return trip. If you can, definitely venture into the canyon itself. We took the Navajo Trail Loop through the famous Wall Street section, and the perspective from within the canyon is simply breathtaking. The ascent is steep and challenging, so bring plenty of water, sunscreen, proper footwear, and take frequent breaks. Walking sticks are also beneficial. Dining Options: For dining, we chose Valhalla Pizza, one of the two restaurants within the park. The pizza was fantastic, and the servers were very kind. Prices were fair given the location, and Valhalla also offers Starbucks coffee and various teas, perfect for a little pick-me-up. Practical Considerations: One thing to be aware of is that most buildings in the park do not have central AC due to their historical nature. They use fans and portable AC units to keep cool, but be prepared for some warmth during the summer months. Bringing a handheld fan can be a good idea. Conclusion: I’ve been to several National Parks over the years—Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and more—but Bryce Canyon now holds a special place in my heart. I look forward to coming back and tackling more of the trails.

Bryce is a great national Park to visit in Bryce City. It gets full quickly. They offer a free bus shuttle that stops at all the trail entrances as the park rangers close off the entrance to the park if the parking lot gets full. You will see a lot of hoodoes there. A lot to see and explore as the amphitheater is amazing. Don't hike up the Navajo trail unless you want a killer leg workout, but go down it instead as it links to other trails..

This has a great view of the sun touching the canyon and hoodoos as it goes down on the opposite side of the valley. As far as seeing the actual sun go down, this may not be the best view, but it is a really good view of golden hour at the canyon if that makes sense. There’s a little rim trail to sunrise point which is cool. Flushing toilets and bathrooms with soap are here. You’ll need a pass to get into the national park, but do you need a tour? In my personal opinion, no. But if you aren’t familiar with hiking, and the US it might be a good idea!

amazing site. it’s mesmerizing to see it in person especially at sunset. beautiful colors. breath taking. we got there at 7:20pm and didn’t have to the entrance fee and still got to enjoy the canyon.

Spent a beautiful day touring Bryce Canyon National Park, using bus routes, and personal car in the south end of the Park. Magnificent scenery and hikes.