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Bryce Canyon National Park

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At Bryce Canyon National Park, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, and mudstones into thousands of spires, fines, pinnacles, and mazes. Collectively called "hoodoos," these colorful and whimsical formations stand in horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters along the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in Southern Utah.


Contact Information

PO Box 170001
Bryce Canyon, UT 84717-0001
(435)834-5322 - Headquarters


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Getting There

By Plane
Regular commercial flights serve Cedar City (87 miles), St. George (150 miles), Salt Lake City (270 miles), as well as Las Vegas, Nevada (270 miles).

The Bryce Canyon Airport (4 miles), operated by Garfield Country, has commercial flights from Las Vegas.
Phone: (435)834-5239 for current carriers and schedules
Private planes are welcome at this uncontrolled airport.

By Car
From the north or south on US Hwy 89:
Turn east on Utah Hwy 12 (seven miles south of Panguitch, Utah) and travel to the junction of Utah 12 and 63. Turn south (right) onto Utah 63 and travel three miles to reach the park entrance.

From the east:
Travel west on Utah 12 to the intersection with Utah 63. Turn south (left) to reach the park entrance.

Getting Around
New this season at Bryce Canyon National Park...

The Bryce Canyon Shuttle is designed to leave the hassles of parking a car outside the park.
Leave your car at the Shuttle Parking area and hop on the bus into the park. Our three different shuttle lines ensure smooth travel to each of the view points every 10 to 15 minutes.

You can hit all the northern view points, then hike from Bryce Point to Sunrise Point and catch the shuttle back to your car, back to the lodge, or back to your campground.

There are also cars available for rent outside the park.
Horseback rides available inside the park.
Biking is allowed on paved roads only. There are no mountain biking trails within the park.

Weather

At 8,000 to 9,100 feet, summer days are pleasant (80's) and nights are cool (40's). Afternoon thundershowers are common during mid- to late summer.

Spring and Fall weather is highly variable with days of snow or days with strong sun and 70 degrees.

Cold winter days are offset by high altitude sun and dry climate. Winter nights are sub-freezing. March is our snowiest month, but snow can occur October through April. Average snowfall is 95 inches, providing crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.

The high altitude sun can burn in any season. We recommend hats and sunscreen all year. Layered clothing is also good preparation for the plateau's temperature extremes and frequent strong winds.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing

Recommended Activities
Hiking, Camping, Horseback Riding, Auto-touring, Bird Watching, Ranger Programs and Guided Hikes.


 
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