The Photo-Birdseye Trails Loop at Dixie National Forest near Panguitch, Utah is a moderate 0.2-mile loop hike that features natural rock formations similar to those found at Bryce Canyon National Park.
Hike Description
This short, but moderate hike, begins at the main trailhead for the Photo Trail / Birdseye Trail - both of which start right next to each other along UT-12. This hike heads in along the Photo Trail first and follows its steep ascent up to where it bends to the right to continue onward to the Birdseye Trail. Along the way, hikers will find towering rock formations -- these rock formations are smaller but are essentially the same type of formations that hikers will find in Bryce Canyon National Park; however, there's virtually no people along this loop.
Hikers will take a right-hand turn along the Birdseye Trail around mile 0.1. Take the steep Birdseye Trail downhill and back to parking -- remember to enjoy the cool rock formations (and seclusion) on your hike down.
Parking
Hikers will find two large parking turnouts on either side of UT-12. Each parking turnout is large enough to fit about 8 cars as of September 2023.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Rattlesnakes: This area is home to rattlesnakes which might be out sunning during the midday sun. If encountered, give them plenty of space.
Rockfall / falling rock: This hike passes through areas of natural rock formations and cliff outcroppings - some of which have rockfall activity at random times. Hike at your own risk.
Hike Description
This short, but moderate hike, begins at the main trailhead for the Photo Trail / Birdseye Trail - both of which start right next to each other along UT-12. This hike heads in along the Photo Trail first and follows its steep ascent up to where it bends to the right to continue onward to the Birdseye Trail. Along the way, hikers will find towering rock formations -- these rock formations are smaller but are essentially the same type of formations that hikers will find in Bryce Canyon National Park; however, there's virtually no people along this loop.
Hikers will take a right-hand turn along the Birdseye Trail around mile 0.1. Take the steep Birdseye Trail downhill and back to parking -- remember to enjoy the cool rock formations (and seclusion) on your hike down.
Parking
Hikers will find two large parking turnouts on either side of UT-12. Each parking turnout is large enough to fit about 8 cars as of September 2023.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Rattlesnakes: This area is home to rattlesnakes which might be out sunning during the midday sun. If encountered, give them plenty of space.
Rockfall / falling rock: This hike passes through areas of natural rock formations and cliff outcroppings - some of which have rockfall activity at random times. Hike at your own risk.
