Visit the Massive Natural Ampitheater of Southwest Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park
Dark Reds, vibrant oranges, warm earth toned browns and whites combine like an artist's palette at southwestern Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park. The ampitheater area contains large geological rock formations called hoodos. A unique combination of wind erosion, water and ice have sculpted the rock into thousands of gigantic spikes in the area known as Bryce Canyon.
Photo of Bryce Canyon by rmartinjr.
Current Weather in Bryce Canyon National Park
Tropic, Utah, is one of the closest towns to the park
Current weather conditions in Tropic, UT (84776)
Local Pollen Reports
11°F (Feels like 11°F)
Last update: 1/8/10 11:53 AM MST
Humidity: 95%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 10°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.32in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions

Today
Fair
High: 37°F
Low: 17°F
Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM

Saturday
Jan 9
Mostly Sunny
High: 41°F
Low: 23°F
Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM

Sunday
Jan 10
Partly Cloudy
High: 42°F
Low: 18°F
Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM

Monday
Jan 11
Partly Cloudy
High: 41°F
Low: 19°F
Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Under the Rim Trail

The Under the Rim Trail is the longest in the park, and also the most strenuous hiking trail. At 23 miles long, you will need to set camp during this long trek over the park. The trail will afford views of Yellow Creek, the Natural Bridge, and Bryce Point. You can view more photos of the Under the Rim Trail here.
Bryce Canyon at Sunrise by Teknowizard
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Easy Hikes in Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon has a good range of easy to strenuous hikes throughout the park. With all hikes, you should be prepared with plenty of water and the right hiking boots, as well as the proper permits.
Right Fork Yellow Creek is a short hike of only 3 miles, offering beautiful views of Ponderosa Pines and hoodoos, passing unique cacti and wildflowers in the warmer months. Right Fork Swamp Canyon also affords beautiful views and a mere 1.1 mile walk from the Sheep Creek Swamp Canyon parking lot.
If you're looking for some very easy hikes, around the ampitheatre area of Bryce Canyon you can find hikes that are 1/2 mile or less, like from Inspiration Point to Bryce Point along the Rim Trail.
A Guide to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
These two parks are often visited in the same trip!
Wild, vast and rugged, Zion and Bryce Canyon are among America's most dramatic national parks, filled with towering cliffs, hanging gardens and a riot of surreal, rainbow-striped rock formations. Whether you want to hike narrow slot canyons or admire stunning views, this indispensable guide will help you explore these desert jewels, plus the best of southern Utah's other parklands.
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
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Find out where to view Natural Bridges, the best places to see hoodoos, find the best hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, and horseback riding. There are also chapters on Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Arches National Parks, plus Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the outdoor mecca of Moab, plus where to find the best camping and family friendly sites.
How These Rock Formations (Hoodos) Were Created
A video explaining the process that creates the intricate formations in Bryce Canyon
It Gets Hot!
Bryce Canyon and all of Southern Utah can get very hot in the summer months. The most comfortable times to hike the park are in the late spring and early fall months. However, since Bryce is at a higher elevation, it can be cooler than other areas of Southern Utah.
Using Caution Within Bryce Canyon
Hiking around Bryce Canyon -- where to go and what to avoid

The National Park Service reminds us:
Keep in mind that all trails below the rim involve steep climbs out of the canyon. Here are a few more hiking reminders;
* Wear hiking boots with good "lug" traction and ankle support.
* Carry plenty of water; 1 quart (liter) per 2-3 hours of hiking for each person
* Park elevations reach over 9,000 feet (2774 meters). Even mild extertion may leave you feeling light-headed and nauseated.
* Some trails are also shared by horses/mules April to October. Hikers must yield to horses/mules. Hiking clockwise reduces your chances of encountering horses/mules.
* Stay on maintained trails. DO NOT use "social" trails.
* Be respectful of others; keep noise levels down - no yelling.
* Do not feed wildlife.
* Remember, ultimately, you are responsible for your own safety.
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Beautiful Bryce Canyon Framed Photographic Prints
Decorate your home or office with these spectacular prints!
Bryce Canyon provides one of the greatest views of any National Park in the country. The high elevation also affords an unusually long distance view for the "Grand Circle" area of the southwest. The area even experiences light snowfall during the winter months, while heating up to the 90's and above during the peak summer. These framed prints are excellent photographic examples of why this park is a must-see for any National Parks enthusiast and would look perfect on any wall in your home or office.
Large Framed Print
Fresh snowfall on the hoodos of Bryce Canyon, with a brilliant blue sky on this photographic print.
Bryce National Park Large Framed Print
The unusual rock spires jutting towards the sky on this blue skied desert photo of Bryce.
Bryce Canyon 1998
The hoodos Bryce Canyon is so famous for, in all their glory, with red, white, orange brown hues. This shot looks like an early morning or late afternoon photo judging by the intense, colorful sunlight.
Bryce National Park Framed Panel Print
An outcropping of rock from Bryce Canyon, with a cloudy Utah sky in the background.
Recommended Bryce Canyon Books
Get a better look at this Amazing park!
Read up on the amazing history of this National Park, browse photos, and get insider tips on traveling to this wonderous area.
How Was Bryce Canyon Formed?
The scientific history of Bryce, simplified.

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Bryce Canyon is a misnomer of sorts. It isn't technically a canyon. Canyons are carved from a river over millions of years through erosion. Bryce was created from headward erosion, which basically leaves a series of steep rock formations in its path. Bryce Canyon is an exterme example of this! These large pinnacles are called hoodoos. The hoodoos of Bryce Ampitheater extend 20 miles within the National Park.

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When trying to figure out how these formations were formed, think of what isn't there and instead of what is there. Think of the water making big scoops from a flat piece of rock. These scoops would be the shape of a stadium -- steep slopes going up, and the rows of seats getting higher and higher. Think of the concrete of the actual stadium as the hoodoos. That's what headwater erosion resulted in at Bryce Canyon!
Bryce Canyon Video Tours
Take a trip to the canyon without actually going!
Great slideshows and amateur videos of Bryce Canyon, offering a glimpse into what you can expect at this surreal park of southwest Utah.
Bryce Canyon Postage Stamps
The perfect way to show your love for this National Park
Books on Bryce Canyon
Hike to the best spots and see the most on your trip!
Get a better idea of what to expect on your trip to Bryce Canyon by examining the trails, find out how to get to the most scenic places in the park, and insider info in a handy guide! Don't go it alone, there's too much to see, you'll need a good guide!
More Lenses in the Grand Circle
Visit more of America's beautiful southwest!
Bryce Canyon National ParkBryce Canyon is located in the southwestern portion of Utah, and is home to the famous red and white hoodoos spire formations, with remarkable hiking trails and scenic opportunities.
Capitol Reef National ParkA 70 mile wrinkle in the earth's crust resulted in the massive Capitol Reef area and National Park. Giant sandstone domes line the tops of this beautiful Utah plateau.
Canyonlands National ParkWind and water carved stone resulted in the area near Arches known as Canyonlands. The area boasts impressive, wide canyons, unique desert wildlife, and unmatched hiking.
Zion National ParkThe majestic Zion region has been eroded over time by the Virgin River, which slims down to the challenging hiking area of the Narrows.
Mesa Verde National ParkRemnants of a long lost culture can be found in the Colorado ruins of Mesa Verde National Park. Visit to gaze upon the incredible Puebloan Cliff Palace and ancient petroglyphs.
Monument ValleyDeep in the four corners region of the southwest is the often filmed Monument Valley reservation area. Now under the rule of the Navajo tribe, the area is open for touring, hiking and photography.
Arches National ParkSee the most natural sandstone arches anywhere in the world in Arches National Park of Moab, Utah. Erosion has left thousands of these unique stone structures standing in the park.
Black Canyon of the GunnisonDeep, black canyons leave a lasting impression in Colorado's Black Canyon of the Gunnison, with an impressive 2700 foot drop over into the Gunnison River.
Great Basin National ParkGreat Basin National Park contains the beautiful underground Lehman's Cave, and the mammoth peak of Mount Wheeler. Hike the area from its 13,000 feet peak, to beneath the earth's surface.
The Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon is one of the wonders of the world, with an unforgettable hiking, photography, and road trip experience.
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- Heather426 Heather426 Oct 22, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
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- high-country high-country Jul 17, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
- Have to go there...been to Moab and loved Arches National Park.
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- love bryce! featuring this and some of your other lenses on my Natural Wonder lens.5*
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- Wow... that rainbow photo is absolutely breathtaking! Angel Blessings to you.
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Bryce Canyon Journals
Beautiful journals to keep the date featuring Bryce!
Keep your dates handy and stay organized with one of these great journals featured original photos of spots in Bryce Canyon.
Thor's Hammer Bryce Canyon Journal
Thor's Hammer is a much photographed spot in Bryce of a large rock formation that resembles a giant sledge.
Hoodoos - Journal
The famous red, white and orange hoodoos in all their splendor on this beautifully colored journal.
Journal - Bryce Canyon, Utah 1997
Keep the date and stay organized with this beautiful journal featuring a hoodoos formation of Bryce Canyon.
Journal
The brown, red, and orange hues of this hoodoos formation are contrasted against the blue sky of the southern Utah desert.
Scenic Pictures Journal Bryce Canyon National Park
The famous ampitheater section of the "canyon" is featured on this journal.
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