![]() The heat of 100+ degrees in July and the elevation at 8100 ft. Since we only had a few hours at the park, we went over the different trails available that run along the canyon. We arrived at Bryce Canyon National Park and planned what we do for the afternoon that we were there. We arrived at Bryce Canyon National Park on our tour of National Parks of the Southwest. Hiking below and along the hoodoos watching them change colors is simply awesome and unforgettable. We've been to all of the national parks in Utah and Arizona. I'm guessing late May to mid June would be equally good timing as the nights can get cold even in May and September. ![]() (2 nights) We went in mid to late September which was perfect. I think an arrival in the afternoon followed by one full day and one more morning is the perfect amount of time if you want to hike into the canyon. But you have to book the property way in advance to get the dates you want. As there are limited options in and around Bryce, I would highly recommend staying at the Bryce Lodge for convenience and value. Peekaboo Loop looks even more awesome but is a much more demanding and lengthier hike. ![]() The two trails we hiked feature spectacular scenery of the famous rock formations called hoodoos. I got up before sunrise both of our mornings and Sunset Point is spectacular at sunrise. For most people in reasonable shape this is a very manageable hike. My wife is in excellent shape but being on a beta blocker, she had difficulty ascending the hike back up. Being in our mid to upper 60's and considering the elevation of over 8,000 feet, I would advise avoiding a hike during the heat of the day. On my second more recent trip there, my wife and I again hiked into the canyon and did the Navaho Trial though Wall Street and then came up the Queens Garden Trail on our return. I visited Bryce Canyon about a dozen years ago and vowed to return.
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