Red Canyon Arch Tunnels (SR-12)
Red Canyon
On the western stretch of Scenic Byway 12, the road passes through two red sandstone arch tunnels surrounded by orange-red hoodoos. It is a convenient stop on the way to Bryce.
Red Canyon lies within Dixie National Forest. The western section of Scenic Byway 12 begins here. Two arched tunnels carved into red sandstone in the 1920s are the road's most famous landmarks. There are roadside pullouts where you can photograph vehicles driving through the arches. The area is full of hoodoos similar to those at Bryce but in a deeper red. Near the visitor center, short trails of 1 to 2 km such as Pink Ledges start here, and there are also gentle bike paths. Admission is free. It is about a 15-minute drive from Bryce Canyon, so it makes a good stop on the way from Zion to Bryce. Watch for passing traffic when taking photos from the roadside.
Opening hours
Open all day (visitor center seasonal)
Nearby sights
- The Narrows
- Checkerboard Mesa
- Observation Point
- Riverside Walk
- Great White Throne
- Angels Landing Trail
- Zion Lodge
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park