This 3-day, 2-night trip allows you to see and experience the best of the Bryce Canyon National Park area. Hike among the red rock hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Travel along one of America’s most beautiful highways- Scenic Byway 12.
Drive to Bryce Canyon
More: Directions: 
From Salt Lake, UT (273 mi/439 km)
Head Southbound 1-15 (213mi/342 km)
Take exit 95 for UT-20 toward US-89/Panguitch/Kanab (.4 mi/.64 km)
Turn left at UT-20 E 20 (.5mi/.8 km)
Turn right at US-89 S (10.1 mi/16.25 km)
Turn left at US-89 S/E Center St (6.9 mi/11 km)
Turn left at UT-12 E (13.5 mi/21.7 km) (You will drive through Red Canyon on this part of the drive)
Turn right toward UT-63 S (.6 mi/.97 km)
Continue straight onto UT-63 S (4.9 mi/7.8 km)
Turn left at Bryce Point Rd (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
From Las Vegas, NV (257 mi/413 km)
Head Northbound I-15 N (174 mi/280 km)
Take exit 59 for UT-56 toward Cedar City (.3 mi/.48 km)
Turn left at W 200 N (.9 mi/1.4 km)
Turn right at N Main St (.2 mi/.32 km)
Take the 1st left onto UT-14 E/E Center St (40.4 mi/65 km)
Turn left at US-89 N (20.6 mi/22.2 km)
Turn right at UT-12 E (13.5 mi/21.7 km)(You will drive through Red Canyon on this part of the drive)
Turn right toward UT-63 S (.6 mi/.97 km)
Continue straight onto UT-63 S (4.9 mi/7.8 km)
Turn left at Bryce Point Rd (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
From Flagstaff, AZ (282 mi/453 km)
Head Northbound US-89 N/Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E (108 mi/173)
Turn left at US-89 Alt N (91.98 mi/146 km)
Continue onto S 100 E (.3 mi/.48 km)
Continue onto E Center St (.4 mi/.64 km)
Continue onto US-89 N/N 300 W (59.8 mi/96.2 km)
Turn right at UT-12 E (13.5 mi/21.7 km) (You will drive through Red Canyon on this part of the drive)
Turn right toward UT-63 S (.6 mi/.97 km)
Continue straight onto UT-63 S (4.9 mi/7.8 km)
Turn left at Bryce Point Rd (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
Check into your accommodations near Bryce Canyon National Park.
Drive into the park and stop at the Visitor Center to get an overview of the area. Follow the park’s scenic drive to Sunset Point and enjoy the late afternoon/evening view. If you want to take a short hike, the easiest trail is the section of Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points. (1 mi/1.6 km round trip) Click here to see free days:
More Info: Entrance Fees
ENTRANCE FEES
All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Bryce Canyon National Park. Passes are non-transferable.
WEEKLY PASSES
Bryce Canyon National Park Vehicle Permit- $25.00 Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. Organized groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit.
Bryce Canyon National Park Individual Permit - $12.00/person Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or non-commercial group. Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.
Bryce Canyon National Park Annual Pass - $30.00 Valid for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to Bryce Canyon National Park. It admits the purchaser and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the purchaser and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (shuttle, bicycle, and foot). This passport covers entrance fees only and is not refundable and/or transferable.
National Park Annual Pass: $80 (Can be purchased online at http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm) Valid for one full year from month of purchase (through last day of that month). Allows pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle to enter Federally operated recreation sites across the country. Covers the pass owner and three (3) accompanying adults age 16 and older at sites where per person entrance fees are charged. No entry fee charged for children 15 and under. Photo identification will be required to verify ownership. Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
Senior Pass: $10 US citizens over 62 years of age may purchase this lifetime Sr. Pass. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park.
Peek-a-boo Loop Bryce Point to Sunset Point (3 hours)
The Peek-a-boo Loop Trail is an equestrian trail in Bryce Canyon National Park that is also extremely popular among hikers. It begins up at Bryce Point, arguably one of the best vistas in the park, zigzagging down the rim and into the canyon, where it splits into a loop trail that eventually meets up with the Navajo Loop Trail. Take the trail to Sunset Loop where you will pass Thor’s Hammer.
More Info: Hike
Pack snacks and at least two liters of water, and have a blast! The summer can reach triple digits and you must keep yourself hydrated. The hike down into the canyon is beautiful, and what you go down you must come back up. Be prepared for the ascent and take your time. Be sure and bring comfortable hiking shoes to avoid blisters.
Lunch
Horseback trail ride (guided, 3 hours)
Professional wranglers will put you on well-trained horses and guide you through beautiful Red Canyon, just west of the National Park. Minimum age is 7 years old.
Click here to find guides in the area.
Or
ATV Ride (guided, 3 hours)
The Casto Canyon Trail takes riders through a virtual rainbow of red hoodoos, white, pink, purple and green colored sandstone cliffs. After making its way through the ever present red rock formations of the lower trail, riders will find themselves in a forested section of the area filled with green pine trees and meadows filled with multi-colored flowers.
For dinner enjoy some western entertainment at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill, at Ruby's Inn. With an excellent western dinner and cowboy Entertainment from the Bar G Wranglers, you'll be sure to have a great time. Tickets are available at Ruby's Inn or at the door.
Or
See Western Rodeo (2 hours)
Ruby’s Inn hosts this old-fashioned rodeo, complete with cowboys and bucking broncos. This is classic western entertainment. Rodeos start on Saturday May 28, 2011 and will operate 4 nights a week, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm. Adults $10.00 and Children ages 3-12 are $7.00
More Info: Rodeo and Night Sky:
The rodeo is great for the whole family. Kids can participate by riding steers and sheep. It always brings great memories of Bryce Canyon. To sign up for that call (866) 783-0002. Also, the night sky is absolutely amazing. make sure to look up. Without the city lights, on a moonless night you can see over 7,500 stars. Bryce has night sky programs, with all information available at the visitors center.
Pack your bags and check out of your accommodations
Drive the All American Road Hwy 12 (4 hours)
This drive cuts through a corner of Bryce Canyon National Park and then follows a breathtaking scenic route through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It is a good, paved highway, but steep in spots. It descends into the Escalante Canyons region and then climbs over Boulder Mountain. From Boulder Mountain you can see the Waterpocket fold section of Capitol Reef National Park. Stop at scenic turnoffs as time permits. Hwy 12 ends in Torrey near the Capitol Reef National Park entrance.
Highlights of Highway 12:
Mossy Cave, a sneak peak of Bryce. Drive past Bryce toward Tropic and there is a pullout on the right. Play in the small cave and waterfall down a short half mile path.
Kodachrome Basin (22 mi/35 km) from Bryce
Escalante State Park (44 mi/70 km) from Bryce
Calf Creek Falls (67.6 mi/107 km) from Bryce
Anasazi Indian Village (80.8 mi/130 km) from Bryce
Lunch along the route.
Drive to I-15 or I-70 and return home.
