Take the Scenic Drive through Bryce!

Bryce Canyon National Park Scenic Drive

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Following the plateau rim for much of its 18 miles, the park road and its overlooks offer stunning geological panoramas. To make the most of your visit, stop at the [(visitor center)] first. There you can watch a free slide program, study the exhibits, and browse through books, maps, and other publications about the park and surrounding area. At the information desk, you can get advice to help you plan your visit.

Bryce Canyon National Park offers more than driving tours. Rangers conduct walks, talks, and campfire programs in summer, on topics ranging from geology and wildlife to air quality. Some 50 miles of [(hiking trails)] offer prospects of close encounters with hoodoos. A number of trails lead down among them from overlooks on the main park road. Just a short walk will leave you surrounded by these unusual rock formations and greatly reward your effort.

A [(scenic drive)] along the 18 miles of the main park road affords outstanding views of the park and southern Utah Scenery. From many [(overlooks)] you can see over 100 miles on clear days. On crisp winter days, views from Rainbow or Yovimpa points are restricted only by the curvature of the Earth. Driving south from the visitor center to Rainbow Point, you gradually gain 1,100 feet of elevation. While on your way watch how the forest changes from ponderosa pine to spruce, fir, and aspen. Trailers are not permitted beyond Sunset Campground. Leave trailers in the visitor center or Sunset Point parking lot or at your campsite. All overlooks lie east of the road. To avoid crossing traffic to reach them, drive to the southern end of the park and stop at the overlooks on your return.

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