Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah - Hike from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point

Hiking from Sunset Point to Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park is a short but spectacular experience that showcases the park's iconic hoodoo formations and sweeping vistas. This paved, relatively flat trail stretches for about half a mile along the rim and offers some of the best views in the entire park. As you walk, you’ll look down into the Bryce Amphitheater, a maze of colorful spires, fins, and cliffs carved over millennia by wind, water, and ice. The trail is accessible and popular with all ages, providing numerous opportunities to stop and take in the changing light and dramatic scenery.

Though the distance is short, the hike is rich in photographic moments and geological wonder. Along the way, you’ll pass through ponderosa pines and see landmarks such as Thor’s Hammer and the Silent City from above. It’s especially magical during sunrise or sunset, when the low-angle light intensifies the reds and oranges of the rock, casting long shadows and bringing the landscape to life. Benches along the path invite you to pause and soak it all in. Whether you're starting or ending your day here, this trail is a perfect introduction to Bryce Canyon’s otherworldly beauty.