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Hatch, Utah

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  • Panguitch, Utah

    Drive the Scenic Byway 12 in Utah

    5.0
    The Scenic HWY 12 is a great stretch en route to Bryce Canyon. Stop at the overlooks and take in the beautiful surrounding scenery. The red rocks are spectacular!
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  • Hatch, Utah

    Bike Thunder Mountain Trail

    4.0
    8 mi / 1123 ft gain
    Thunder Mountain Trail is one that should be on every mountain bikers bucket list. It's located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park and passes through hoodoos, classic Bryce Canyon topography and epic views to the west.  For the first 2.5 miles, the trail meanders back and forth with littl...
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  • Duck Creek Village, Utah

    Explore the Mammoth Cave Lava Tubes

    3.0
    0.4 mi / 100 ft gain
    From the USFS website:  "Mammoth Cave, at 8050 feet in elevation opens to one of the largest lava tubes in Utah with over 2200 feet of passages. Formed by cooling lava and flowing water, Mammoth Cave is part of the Markagunt Plateau. Geologists believe that some of this lava is only several thous...
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  • Garfield County, Utah

    Camp at Dave's Hollow Campground

    4.2 mi / 800 ft gain
    We all know the crowds well at our favorite National Parks, and Bryce Canyon is no exception. When you're looking to get a little further away from the noise, lights, and experience of a National Park campground, you often don't have to go very far off the main road. This adventure is for those w...
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  • Cedar City, Utah

    Hike the Hoodoo Loop Trail in Dixie National Forest

    5.0
    0.3 mi
    Hoodoo's are unique rock formations formed over many years by erosion.  In this region, the hoodoos are formed through a process called frost wedging.  This is the process of repeated freeze thaw cycles.  As snow melts the water seeps between the cracks in the rocks then freezes at night when the...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Winter Camping in Bryce Canyon National Park

    5.0
    The incredible views at Bryce Canyon National Park can be described with little else than a “Wow.” During a snowy winter, especially, these sights are not to be missed.There is only one campground open during the winter, Sunset Campground, and it is first come, first serve. Most visitors shy away...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Sunset Point to Sunrise Point

    5.0
    1.13 mi / 105 ft gain
    Sunset Point to Sunrise Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bryce, Utah.
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Trail

    4.9
    2.93 mi / 679 ft gain
    There are many many trails that explore the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and this is just one option of a combination of trails that is about 3.5 miles. The Navajo trail begins at Sunset Point and you head straight down dozens of switchbacks to what is called "Wall Street". It doesn't take long to get...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Peek-a-Boo Loop in Bryce Canyon

    4.5
    4.98 mi / 1388 ft gain
    This 5 mile hike begins at an elevation of 8000' at the Navajo Loop trailhead at Sunset Point. The view from the lookout of Sunset Point is only just a small taste of the sweeping vistas you will see on the hike. From Sunset Point follow the sign for the Navajo Trail and begin descending into a s...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Winter Hike the Navajo-Queens Garden Loop

    4.8
    3 mi / 580 ft gain
    Winter is a wonderful time to visit Bryce Canyon because there is snow on the ground but the sun shines bright. I was able to get by with my waterproof hiking boots, a beanie, a thermal shirt and a down jacket. There were even a few points during the hike that I had to remove my jacket because th...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Navajo Loop Trail

    5.0
    1.53 mi / 525 ft gain
    Navajo Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bryce, Utah.
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  • Bryce Canyon City, Utah

    Tower Bridge via Fairyland Loop

    4.0
    3.56 mi / 935 ft gain
    Getting there is half the fun on this hike below the canyon rim. While there are fewer hoodoos in this area of the park, the scenery is still incredible and the crowds are much lighter. Starting at Sunrise Point, the trail boasts big views immediately. During the first mile you can look out a...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Wall Street Loop in Bryce Canyon

    4.7
    3.25 mi / 610 ft gain
    Hoodoos? What's that you say? Hoodoos are these amazing rock formations that Bryce Canyon is famous for. This hike is hands down the best way to see the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. This hike allows for stunning lookout points from the rim and the experience of hiking through the hoodoos of the cany...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Hiking Bryce Canyon's Rim Trail

    4.4
    11.01 mi / 1342 ft gain
    This popular hike in Bryce Canyon National Park offers up breathtaking views from just about every step. While it can be as long as 11 miles out and back from Fairyland Point to Bryce Point, multiple pull outs allow driving between the different points providing as long or short as a hike as you ...
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  • Tropic, Utah

    Under the Rim Trail to Swamp Canyon Camp

    5.0
    23.79 mi / 5794 ft gain
    This trail is just about the only way I would see Bryce Canyon. When we initially drove in it was like we were at Disneyland, with crowds of people everywhere. We soon discovered, however, that very few people enter Bryce Canyon's backcountry. We chose to visit Bryce in July due to it's higher el...
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  • Bryce, Utah

    Bryce Point Trail

    0.25 mi / 161 ft gain
    Bryce Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bryce, Utah.
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Camping and Lodging in Hatch

Red Canyon Village
Red Canyon Village, Utah

Red Canyon Village

From $40 / night

Kings Creek
Hatch, Utah

Kings Creek

White Bridge
Panguitch, Utah

White Bridge

Panguitch Lake
Panguitch, Utah

Panguitch Lake

Podunk Guard Station
Kanab, Utah

Podunk Guard Station

Bryce Canyon Lodge (Bryce Canyon NP)
The Lodge at Bryce Canyon, Utah

Bryce Canyon Lodge (Bryce Canyon NP)

From $330 / night

Guides, Insights and Stories from Hatch

A Sea of Orange in Bryce Canyon

A Sea of Orange in Bryce Canyon

Jordan Tarver

Exploration Inspiration: 7 Photos of Beautiful Bryce Canyon

Exploration Inspiration: 7 Photos of Beautiful Bryce Canyon

Josiah Roe

Bryce Canyon in a Day

Bryce Canyon in a Day

Joanne Howard

Our Hike to Angels Landing: Dangerous? Maybe. Amazing? Definitely.

Our Hike to Angels Landing: Dangerous? Maybe. Amazing? Definitely.

Jess Fischer

Zion National Park in 72 Hours

Zion National Park in 72 Hours

Kevin Abernethy

7 Photos from My Hike in The Subway, Zion National Park

7 Photos from My Hike in The Subway, Zion National Park

Scott Sichler