アメリカ合衆国の峡谷・トップ20

This is the place for all your trip planning and information needs, or to use the restroom and refill your water before heading out. And of course the views are stunning! If you have the time, duck inside to watch either of two 24-minute movies to orient you to the park and the 11 Indigenous tribes that have lived here since time immemorial.

There is no parking at the trailhead for the South Kaibab Trail. If you need parking, you can leave your car at the Visitor Center, then take the Kaibab Route shuttle bus to the trailhead. The trail itself is a wonderfully well maintained dirt trail that gives you amazing views.

"Queen Victoria" holds court over the Queen's Garden Trail. Many believe this hoodoo, or weathered pinnacle of rock, resembles the famous memorial statue to Queen Victoria in London.

We reach the spectacular Bryce Canyon. The bizarre rock formations ("hoodoos") are just as characteristic of Bryce Canyon as its forests. The combined forces of wind, water and ice have created a landscape of rock pillars in strange shapes and sizes. These rock formations are also called hoodoos. The hoodoos create a labyrinth of constantly changing shapes and colors from bright orange to pale pink or ochre. Here we take the opportunity to descend into the canyon. The change of perspective makes us really aware of the size of the individual rock formations. We see several chipmunks that are far too quick for my camera.

We reach the spectacular Bryce Canyon. The bizarre rock formations ("hoodoos") are just as characteristic of Bryce Canyon as its forests. The combined forces of wind, water and ice have created a landscape of rock pillars in strange shapes and sizes. These rock formations are also called hoodoos. The hoodoos create a labyrinth of constantly changing shapes and colors from bright orange to pale pink or ochre. Here we take the opportunity to descend into the canyon. The change of perspective makes us really aware of the size of the individual rock formations. We see several chipmunks that are far too quick for my camera.

The magic of this landscape, which has always inspired people's imagination, is described in a legend of the Paiute Indians. According to it, a long time ago the Legend People lived in a wonderful city that Coyote had built for them. When the Legend People began to behave ungratefully and badly towards Coyote, he turned them into immovable rocks as punishment. And so today, on hikes through the valley, we encounter curious-looking stone figures at every turn.

Starting from the parking lot I recommend to walk south first and return via the white domes trail uphill. Deep sand and a steeper decline make the scramble up to the parking lot harder in the end if you walk counterclockwise. Please don't underestimate the heat!

A worthwhile and easy hike to Queen's Garden that should not be missed. These hoodoos will amaze you forever.