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How long is sunrise point Bryce Canyon?

Bryce Point: 0.0 miles. Inspiration Point: 1.7 miles. Sunset Point: 2.4 miles. Sunrise Point: 2.9 miles.



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The Best Places To Watch A Sunrise And Sunset At Bryce Canyon (And Why You Should) If you're visiting Bryce Canyon, do yourself a favor and make sure to watch a sunrise! Yes, you have to get up early, but it's totally worth it. It's why we suggest staying near Bryce instead of between Bryce and Zion.

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A trip to Bryce Canyon National Park isn't complete without seeing the park after dark. As a certified dark sky park, you can see more stars here than almost anywhere in the world. I recommend arriving at the park about 1-2 hours before dawn and staying for sunrise.

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Sunset Point offers vistas of some of the most famous and breathtaking of Bryce Canyon's hoodoos. Directly below the point and to the south, the Silent City rises from the canyon floor, a maze of hoodoos and fins packed in tight formation.

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Bryce Canyon NP Scenic drive runs 18 miles along Highway 63 from Highway 12 until it ends at the south end of Highway 63 in Bryce Canyon National Park. Many of the park's highlights can be seen by the numerous overlooks. Please be aware that several of the side roads may be closed seasonally due to wintery conditions.

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There is no minimum recommended timeframe for a visit to Bryce Canyon. Even in just one morning you can see the most interesting areas and admire the incredible rock formations from the viewpoints. However, I would suggest spending at least 1 full day in Bryce Canyon if you would like to hike the main trails.

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As with many National Parks across the country, tourist crowds peak during the months of June, July, and August. This is when you are going to find many families at Bryce Canyon, and the crowds will almost always be high at the iconic attractions within the park's boundaries.

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We think one day in Bryce Canyon is just about the right amount of time to see the highlights of the park. It's a relatively small park, so there's really not that much to do and see. Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive – which is the main thoroughfare through the park – is only 19 miles long (one way).

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Discover the 10 best hikes in Bryce Canyon
  • the rim trail. If you only have time for one trail, the Rim Trail should be your pick. ...
  • Queens Garden/navajo loop. Hands down this is the most popular trail in Bryce Canyon National Park. ...
  • fairyland loop. ...
  • peek-a-boo loop. ...
  • bristlecone loop. ...
  • tower bridge. ...
  • hat shop. ...
  • mossy cave.


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Since southern Utah is a bit of a haul from any major cities, many visitors make Bryce Canyon part of a larger Utah road trip. Though it's a smaller park and some people will spend less than a full day in Bryce Canyon, I recommend spending one to two full days here to really explore all that the park has to offer.

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Utah has several certified Dark Sky Parks, with Bryce Canyon being Utah's fourth national park, and 13th location altogether, to receive dark sky certification from the International Dark-Sky Association.

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Top 10 best places in the world to watch the sunrise & sunset
  • ULURU, AUSTRALIA.
  • THE MALDIVES.
  • ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA.
  • GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, USA.
  • MACHU PICCHU, PERU.
  • CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.
  • SANTORINI, GREECE.
  • HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, HAWAII, USA.


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