![]() Below the rim, everything is pink, eroded, and bizarre. The Rim Trail will ultimately take you back to Sunrise Point, but you will immediately notice that the landscape you’re enjoying is dramatically different. However, the views here are still stellar.Īfter you’ve finished scanning the horizon at Fairyland Point, find the northern terminus for the Rim Trail, and follow it south along the rim of the Pink Cliffs. You can’t see quite as much of Bryce Amphitheater, since Fairyland Point is off on its own away from the hustle and bustle. ![]() From this point, you can enjoy an unimpeded view east and north toward the Aquarius Plateau and across Tropic Valley. The meaning behind the name “Fairyland” becomes more obvious as you progress uphill on a moderate, steady incline countless hoodoo, ridge, fin, and arc formations assume all varieties of shapes, sizes, and colors, creating a phantasmagoria of sights contrasting against the deep blue Utah sky.Īt 4.9 miles, the trail crosses Fairyland Canyon’s dry stream bed and makes a few climbing switchbacks up to Fairyland Point at 5.4 miles. Fairyland Canyon is the deep crease between you and the Sinking Ship, and from this high point, you will make a pronounced turn to the northwest to follow the course of Fairyland Canyon all the way up to Fairyland Point. ![]() You don’t have to worry about parking at Sunrise Point, which relieves a bit of the stress of getting around Bryce Amphitheater.Īt 3.5 miles, the trail reaches the high point of the undulating section, at which point you get your closest and clearest look at the Sinking Ship to your northeast. You could start it from Fairyland Point, but that parking area is small and can fill up quickly on a busy weekend. Since Bryce Canyon offers a convenient shuttle system servicing most of the stops in and around the Bryce Amphitheater Area, I recommend that you start this loop from Sunrise Point. Named after Fairyland Canyon, this half-day loop explores some of the quieter parts of Bryce Canyon with stops at a few notable spots such as Tower Bridge, Fairyland Point, the Chinese Wall, and the Rim Trail. One of my favorite spots in the park, as well as one of my favorite names, is the Fairyland Trail. ![]() Take a trip to the park, and you’ll come across colorful monikers such as the Queens Garden, the Hat Shop, Rainbow Point, the Silent City, Thor’s Hammer, and the Peek-a-Boo Loop. It’s only natural that the landmarks in a place as whimsical as Bryce Canyon National Park should be adorned with equally whimsical and light-hearted names. ![]()
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