Day 2
Bryce Canyon National Park

Day 2

Bryce Canyon National Park

Car Excursion

Drive up to the lookouts

18 Miles

Driving from the entrance of Bryce Canyon to Rainbow Point lookout

Amazing

Rock formations

About

From Zion National Park it takes roughly 2 hours to drive to the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon is known for its amazing rock formations commonly referred to as Hoodoos.  Depending on what time you get to the park you likely won’t have time for both a hike and be able to make a stop at each of the lookouts. If you’re tired from hiking The Narrows, stay in the car and drive to the lookouts and take a quick picture at each. 

Pro Tip: It’s a long drive from the entrance, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, but start at end of the road at Rainbow Point. Give yourself time to spend at Inspiration Point, Bryce Point, Natural Bridge, Rainbow Point, Sunrise Point – Thor’s Hammer, and end at Sunset Point. 

Itinerary

  • 3:00pm Depart from Zion National Park
  • 5:00pm Arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park 
  • 5:45pm Start at Rainbow Point lookout and drive back towards the entrance making stops at the other lookouts
  • 8:30pm Dinner
  • 9:30pm Drive to Page, Arizona
  • 12:30am Arrive in Page

Tips

  1. Look at the National Parks webpage for specifics on what to see where: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/2018-Bryce-Canyon-Guide-2.pdf
  2. Bring sunglasses and your warm jacket
  3. Watch out for animals crossing the road, especially at night. The deer are huge!

Tips

  1. Look at the National Parks webpage for specifics on what to see
  2. Bring sunglasses and your warm jacket
  3. Watch out for animals crossing the road, especially at night. The deer are huge!

Key Resources

Must Have Dinner: Hatch Station’s Dining Car Restaurant. Family run & amazing steaks 

Hotel Accommodations in Page, Arizona

Bryce Canyon National Park Information & Maps: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/2018-Bryce-Canyon-Guide-2.pdf

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