Sunset Point
The core viewpoint directly facing the 'Thor's Hammer' and 'Silent City' hoodoo groups. It is the starting point of the Navajo Loop and the busiest viewpoint year-round
Sunset Point sits in the center of the amphitheater. Below the cliff stands the park's most famous single hoodoo, 'Thor's Hammer', and further away lies the dense stone forest known as the 'Silent City'. This is the start of the Navajo Loop. The viewing platform is flat and easy to reach, suitable for older people and children. Although it is called Sunset Point, it faces east. When the sun sets, the amphitheater falls into shadow, so the best light actually comes in the early morning and forenoon. Bryce Canyon Lodge is right beside it, where you can eat and rest on the way. Parking is tight in peak season, so take the shuttle bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Navajo Loop & Queen's Garden Trail
- Rim Trail
- The Lodge at Bryce Canyon
- Sunrise Point
- Peekaboo Loop Trail
- Inspiration Point
- Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Bryce Point