To go to Bryce Canyon National Park, when you are coming from Zion National Park, you have to get into again in. The roads in Zion are amazingly beautiful! After two hours of driving, we arrived at Fairyland Point, who is the first point before entering the park. We saw the Hoodoos, these particulars red and white rocks who seams to be cane candy.
Where is Bryce Canyon National Park?
From the South through Zion National Park:
Take I-15 north to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Travel north on US-89 to UT-12. Go east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.
Take I-15 north to exit 59. Go east on 200 north, then south on Main Street to Center Street/UT-14. Travel east on UT-14 to US-89. Go north on US-89 to UT-12. Follow UT-12 east to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary. It is a very scenic route during the summer months and early fall.
Here is the address how can add into your GPS or phone (but sometimes the connexion can be lost, so be aware of that!)
Bryce Canyon National Park
UT-63
Bryce, Utah 84764
Official GPS Coordinates at the Visitor Center:
 Latitude: N 37° 38′ 24″ / Longitude: W 112° 10′ 12″
Latitude: 37.6 / Longitude: -112.1
Elevation: 7,894 feet/2,406 meters
How did we travel to the park?
They have a shuttle you can take and who is coming every 10-15 minutes, but as we arrived early, we decided to stop on our own in our rental car. We didn’t have any problems to park, but be aware that as the hours go by, many people are coming into the park and the different viewpoints!
About the Hoodoos
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park’s high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
The Paiute Indian legend behind it:
An Elderly Paiute named Indian Dick describes how Bryce Canyon was formed:
“Before they were any Indians, the Legend people lived in this place. They were of many kinds-birds, animals, lizards, and such things- but they had the power to make themselves look like people. For some reason, the Legend People were bad, so Coyote turned them all into rocks. You can see them in that place now, all turned into rocks, some standing in rows, some sitting down, some holding onto others. You can see their faces with paint on them just as they were before they became rocks.”
Paiute Indians inhabited this region for hundreds of years before the arrival of European Americans. A sacred oral tradition states that the hoodoos are ancient “Legend People” turned into stones by Coyote as a punishment for evil deeds. It is the custom of the Paiutes to tell these stories only during the winter season. Spring, summer, and fall are for hunting, gathering, and storing food. It is out of respect for this custom that the authentic story is not repeated here.
Where did we stop in the park?
On their website, they have this fantastic map you should have with you:
https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/2018-Bryce-Canyon-Guide-2.pdf
These are the viewpoints we did, but they have so many viewpoints, so it’s really up to you and the time you are spending in this National Park!
–Fairyland Viewpoint: it’s before the entrance of the park. You can see the first Hoodoos, and they look like so much as a candy cane!
–Navajo Loop Trail: this trail is awesome because you go down into the Hoodoos!!!! It was the best trail we did!!!
–Thor’s Hammer: a hammer’s rock
-Wall Street
–Three Douglas pine :they look like as arrow
–Sunset Point, where the view is impressive and 50 million years earlier, was a lake , then we had to turn back because of the rain.
–Inspiration Point (2460 meters high) where we had this 180 degrees view.
–Visitor Center :we decided to stop watching the film of the park (but we fell asleep, so we continue our way to our next park!)
After that we took the Scenic Byway 12: Million Dollar Road (which is on the more beautiful in the USA), in 124 miles, she goes to Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Park in the Dixie National Forest.
Why I loved this park?
It is one of the most beautiful National Park there, but once again, it’s my thinking. I loved the Hoodoos and the story behind it. The rocks are incredible, and when the sun is reflecting on it, you have this peaceful impression!!! The colors are just stunning!
Enjoy this National Park if you live around it or enjoy their Virtual Experiences directly behind your computer!
