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Bryce Canyon National Park/Utah

Rim Trail

Bryce Canyon City, Utah

15.9 mi

Distance

1,201 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 16m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Trail conditions, closures, and difficulty can change rapidly and may differ from what's shown here. Check the land manager's current alerts before you go, and turn around if conditions exceed your skill or gear. Outdoors is not responsible for injury, loss, or rescue costs from off-trail travel or undisclosed hazards.

Walk along the rim connecting all major viewpoints. Paved between Sunrise and Sunset Points. Can start at any viewpoint - perfect for sunset walks.

From Wikipedia

The Rim Trail is a hiking trail located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a 13 miles (21 km) trail between the South Kaibab Trailhead west to Hermit's Rest. It is also where former Major League Baseball player Charlie Haeger was found dead on October 3, 2020, which happened to be a day after his ex-girlfriend was found dead in Scottsdale, Arizona

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Paved

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

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  • Operator:435-834-5322
  • Address:Highway 63, Bryce Canyon National Park · Bryce, UT · 84764
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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFallWinter

Highlights

Sunrise PointSunset PointInspiration PointBryce PointFairyland Point

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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