Bryce Canyon National Park contains the largest concentration
of hoodoos on the planet. Whether you're an avid hiker,
just a beginner, or simply like checking out viewpoints, we've got
you covered with our 10 things to do. This is Magellan and this is Greyhound, where we make videos about epic road trips, kayaking, hiking and other outdoor adventures. This is part of our America's Grandest Canyons Road Trip series, where we traveled cross-country
to explore the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Glen Canyon, Palo Duro Canyon, and more. Stay tuned for more videos
in our evolving trip playlist. Bryce Canyon National Park
is a roughly 35,000 acre park located in southwestern Utah
and is part of the mighty five parks consisting of Arches, Zion,
Canyonlands and Capitol Reef national parks. Named after Mormon pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, who said of the park that
“It's a hell of a place to lose a cow” Bryce’s most distinct feature is its hoodoos - rock spires formed by frost weathering and erosion. Despite being called a canyon, it is actually a group of amphitheaters
situated on the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Several years ago,
I sat next to a 99 year old woman on a boat ride in St. Simons, Georgia,
who had visited all of the national parks. I asked her what her favorite park was
and she said, “Bryce.” Now I get to show you why. Thanks, ma'am. Your first stop is to check out the visitor center. Here, you should get any maps you need, check out the fascinating exhibits,
ask for suggestions from the park rangers and find out any adverse road or trail conditions. When we were there, part of the Under-The-Rim trail
was closed due to flooding. Another famous spot, Wall Street, will sometimes be closed during the winter due to dangerous rockfalls. Speaking of Wall Street,
it's on the Navajo Loop, our next thing to do. Beginning at Sunset Point,
the Navajo Loop is a 1.4 mile hike with views of the main Amphitheater at the start. On the east side of the loop, you'll get to see one of
the most prominent hoodoos in the park - Thor's Hammer. Further down, you can check out
two naturally formed arches called the Two Bridges. One the west side, you will go through Wall Street,
a narrow slot canyon. Just be mindful that the way back up can be strenuous for some people. Most people! If you only had a few hours in the park, the Navajo Loop is by far
where you get the most bang for your buck, since you get to see so much with so little mileage. Our next suggestion is to hike the Queens Garden Trail one of the easiest hikes in the park. Starting at Sunrise Point, the hike is a 1.8 mile out and back down through the hoodoos. Like the Navajo Loop, you'll get a nice view of the Amphitheater
on your way down. Along the way,
you can check out ET hoodoo. And ultimately, you’ll arrive at the Queens Garden, where you'll see Queen Victoria
perched among the towering hoodoos. Many people combine this hike with the Navajo Loop
for an unforgettable experience in the park. When it's combined with the Peekaboo trail, which we'll show you shortly, it's called the Figure Eight hike,
which we made a separate video on. Our next thing to do is located
outside of the main entrance to the park. The Mossy Cave. Just note that this place
has become extraordinarily popular and the parking lot
cannot accommodate the popularity. We suggest going early or late
if you don't want to encounter any issues. The entire hike is only 0.8 miles out and back. There are two things to see here. The first is the obvious - the Mossy Cave. It is more of a shelter cave than a cavern. But it is pretty cool to check out. In the summer, you'll see more moss,
and icicles in the winter. The other part of this hike
is the waterfall in the tropic ditch, part of a historic irrigation
channel dug by early settlers. There are also some hoodoos
you can see in this area as well. Back inside the park,
make sure you hike some or all of the Rim trail,
which extends from Fairyland Point to Bryce Point, along the rim of the canyon. It's 5.5 miles one way and offers great views of Bryce’s main Amphitheater. We hiked several sections of it
from Fairyland to Sunrise Point and from Sunset to Sunrise
Point on separate occasions. Speaking of sunrises and sunsets, make sure you catch one while in Bryce. Because of the way the sun lights up
the hoodoos and almost every place in Bryce, it's better to catch a sunrise -
but both are equally beautiful. This is us at Fairyland Point. Fairyland Loop is arguably
one of the best hikes in the park. Most people begin at Fairyland Point, but
you can start it at Sunrise Point as well. At 8 miles, it's not a short hike by any means, but it offers incredible views. In addition to descending along the rim and heading down into two separate canyons, Fairyland and Campbell,
you can check out two popular formations, the China Wall and the Tower Bridge, as well as many views of the Boat Mesa
and the Sinking Ship. Tower Bridge in itself is an out and back hike starting at Sunrise Point. If you've only got a few hours and you're not much of a hiker,
consider the scenic drive. Our advice is to start at the end
at Yovimpa and Rainbow Points, unlike us, to avoid congestion
and lack of parking. Our favorite spots, besides Yovimpa
and Rainbow Points, were the Silent City at Inspiration Point
or the beautiful Natural Bridge Yovimpa Point has a great view
of the Grand Staircase and Bryce Point of the main Amphitheater. Plus, Bryce Point is one of the places
to hike our next suggestion Peekaboo Loop is a fantastic hike to experience
hoodoos, expansive vistas and even tunnels It's also where you can check out the Wall of Windows,
a towering wall with arches. Peekaboo is either a 3 mile loop
in addition to the Navajo Loop or a 5.5 mile loop with Bryce Point It is definitely strenuous at times
due to the elevation changes. Bristlecone Loop is an extremely easy 1 mile loop trail
connecting Rainbow and Yovimpa Point. It is also the highest trail in the park
at over 9000 feet and the farthest trail from the entrance to the park. The loop isn't just a convenient path
between the two points. It also happens to be a very pretty walk
and a great way to stretch your legs after driving. We'd like to highlight a barbecue place
not in the park, but a few miles away from the Mossy Cave I Don’t Know Barbecue, spelled out as i - d - k It was pretty good, and it's a nice alternative to what you would find in the city of Bryce right outside the park. Have you been to Bryce? Let us know what your favorite things
to do are in the comments. Stay tuned next week
as we take the scenic Rim Rock drive and check out the viewpoints
in Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction. We'll see you on the trails or in the water.
