Fairyland Point & Fairyland Loop
Fairyland Point / Fairyland Loop Trail
A standalone viewpoint at the park's northern end, with a 13 km long hike. The hoodoos are denser and more pristine, and there are far fewer visitors than at the main amphitheatre.
Fairyland Point sits at the end of a spur about 1.6 km north of the park entrance. Visitors often miss it, yet it offers views of hoodoo clusters in a different style from the main amphitheatre, and of the distant Chinese Wall. The Fairyland Loop starts here, descends to the valley floor, passes Tower Bridge, and returns to the start via the Rim Trail. The full loop is about 12.9 km, with roughly 700 m of climbing, and takes 4 to 5 hours. It's the park's most highly regarded full-day hike. For an easier outing, descend about 2.4 km from Sunrise Point to Tower Bridge and back. There is no water along the way, so bring plenty and some sun protection.
Opening hours
Open all day (side roads may not be cleared of snow in winter)
Nearby sights
- Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Bryce Canyon City & Ruby's Inn
- Sunrise Point
- Rim Trail
- The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
- Navajo Loop & Queen's Garden Trail
- Sunset Point
- Mossy Cave Trail