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It's a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, away from the tourist crowds of Bryce Canyon. There are numerous short, well-maintained trails (e.g., Pink Ledges Trail, Hoodoo Trail) as well as longer routes (e.g., Cassidy Trail, Golden Wall Trail). Numerous hiking trails start from the parking lot directly at the Visitor Center.

Lower Inspiration Point is a fantastic spot over Bryce Amphitheater, with views of the dense clusters of hoodoos known as the Silent City. The short, unpaved trail from the parking area leads to a fenced overlook with sweeping views to the north. It’s a quieter alternative to the park’s busier viewpoints and is especially stunning at sunrise or after dark under the starry sky.

Kodachrome Basin State Park is a must-visit, with over 60 towering sandstone spires, known as sand pipes, rising from a kaleidoscope of red rock terrain. Named by the National Geographic Society for its vivid colors, the park includes several scenic hiking trails, including Panorama and Grand Parade, both allow bikes and have beautiful desert views. Tucked just southeast of Bryce Canyon, it’s a fantastic spot to explore the trails and take memorable photos.

This is a well-paved road with open views of the valley, good visibility for traffic, and space for cars to pass. You can connect to a handful of other roads which take you further into the canyons.

From here the entire canyon unfolds before you, from Grand Staircase-Escalante to Bryce Canyon. The jeep road becomes a singletrack a little ways before you reach the overlook, with teaser views out across the multicolored cliffs and bluffs.

The Sleeping Rainbows Trail is a scenic 0.8-mile loop celebrated for its vibrant display of petrified wood. As you explore the trail, you’ll encounter fossilized logs with brilliant hues of red, purple, and gold, shaped by mineral deposits over millions of years. Though it's a short loop, the trail provides a fascinating look into ancient geological processes, and will definately leave a lasting impression.

The Petrified Forest Trail climbs steeply from the parking lot, with breathtaking views of Wide Hollow Reservoir before looping through a piñon-juniper woodland. Along the ridge, you'll see plenty of chunks of petrified wood—fossilized trees transformed by minerals over millions of years. The trail connects to Sleeping Rainbows Trail— a steeper loop with the park's densest concentration of beautiful and colorful petrified logs.

Petrified wood is a type of fossilized wood created when tree remains undergo a mineralization process, often involving replacement by stone. While individual pieces of petrified wood are common, this area features several large trunks shimmering in various colors. The hike through this area is stunning, offering many views of colorful, fossilized tree stumps, a rewarding experience.