Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).

The Bryce Canyon area was settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1850s and was named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874. The area around Bryce Canyon was originally designated as a national monument by President Warren G. Harding in 1923 and was redesignated as a national park by Congress in 1928. The park covers 35,835 acres (55.992 sq mi; 14,502 ha; 145.02 km2) and receives substantially fewer visitors than Zion National Park (nearly 4.3 million in 2016) or Grand Canyon National Park (nearly 6 million in 2016), largely due to Bryce's more remote location. In 2018, Bryce Canyon received 2,679,478 recreational visitors, which was an increase of 107,794 visitors from the prior year. Source: Wikipedia

Visitor Information
Open all day, every day.  Winter weather may effect opening, so please check status in winter months.

Weather & Clothing
October - May: you can experience snow and also sunny days.  It is best to check the weather during these times to see what the forecast will be, as it is unpredictable.

Summer weather is active during the months of June - September.  Temperatures can get into the 80s.  Rain and brief thunderstorms will happen in the summer months.  Lightning can be expected so please be aware and protect yourself from the elements.

It is necessary to bring clothes to protect against the elements such as snow, rain, and sunshine.  Layered clothes will be best.

Activities
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Night Sky Viewing
Biking
Horseback Riding
Wildlife
Camping
Snowshoeing