100 Things to Do at Bryce Canyon

August 01, 2016 | Updated November 06, 2023

Bryce Canyon's Galactic Geometry

Like a fine wine or Ziggy Stardust, Bryce Canyon only gets better with age. Bryce’s unlikely amphitheatres took 60 million years to make but us measly humans only just stumbled upon them. Reuben “Ruby” Syrett thought that a terrific waste, so he built a lodge and some cabins in 1916, which he named Ruby's Inn, to help the world’s un-Bryced population make up for lost time.

It's pretty darn easy to create your own family traditions when you take the entire crew to Bryce Canyon National Park. Boredom just isn’t an option. You’ll have something to do day and night, year after year and for generations as your family adds layers like so much Jurassic red rock. Maybe your great grandkids will ride hoverboards through Bryce.

Horseback Riding in the Bryce Canyon Area

Red Canyon
Willis Creek – Sheep Creek (4.5 – 5 hours)
Rock Spring’s Draw – Paria (6.5 – 8 hours)
Rock Spring’s Draw – Snake Creek Ride (7 – 8 hours)
Rock Spring’s Draw – Sam Pollock Arch Ride (9 – 10 hours)

All horseback riding info Winter rides are available by reservation only, 48 hours in advance.

Hiking Trails in Bryce Canyon National Park and Surrounding Area

Easy Hiking Trails

6. Sheep Creek and Swamp Canyon Loop | 4.5-mile loop

7. Swamp Canyon Connecting Trail | 1 mile one way

8. Whiteman Connecting Trail | 1 mile one way

9. Bristlecone Loop | 1 mile round trip

10. Mossy Cave | 1 mile round trip

11. Red Hollow | 1 mile round trip

12. Dianas Throne | 1.7 miles round trip

Moderate Hiking Trails

13. Fairyland Loop | 8.3-mile loop

14. Rim Trail | 4.7 miles one way

15. Queen’s Garden Loop Trail | 0.9 miles one way

16. Navajo Loop | 1.3 miles round trip

17. Peekaboo Loop | 5.5 miles round trip

18. Agua Canyon Connecting Trail | 1.6 miles round trip

19. Riggs Spring Loop | 8.8 miles round trip

20. Red Canyon | 8.7 miles round trip

21. Losee Canyon | 5.8 miles round trip

22. Bryce Zion Campground Trail | 1.6 round trip

23. White Rocks Hoodoo Loop | 5.4-mile loop

24. Willis Creek Slot Canyon | 3-6 miles round trip

Strenuous Hiking Trails

25. Under the Rim Trail | 23 miles one way

26. Coral Pink Sand Dunes | 2.5 miles round trip

Mountain Biking Near Bryce Canyon

27. Dave’s Hollow area

28. Casto Canyon

29. Paunsaugunt Trail

30. Pine Lake/Powell Point

31. Kodachrome Basin

32. Bryce Canyon Premier Bike Trail

33. Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon Bike Trail (paved)

34. Thunder Mountain Trail

35. Brian Head Resort

36. Cassidy Trail

Note: Keep to designated trails and roads in all scenic places. Bicycles are only permitted along paved bike trails within Bryce Canyon National Park.