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Ponderosa Point

Ponderosa Point at Bryce Canyon National Park near Bryce Canyon City, Utah is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that features views into Bryce Canyon from the top of Ponderosa Canyon.

This is not a hike but rather a short walk along a universally-accessible paved trail that leads to a stunning overlook of Bryce Canyon. Visitors will get views into Ponderosa Canyon which is a part of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Universal Access
This trail includes a paved universal access pathway.

Fees
Bryce Canyon National Park has a $35/week entry fee as of September 2023. Visitors are highly encouraged to purchase an annual National Parks pass before their trip to reduce entry fees (especially if you're passing through multiple parks) and to also speed-up the very-long line that leads into the park.

Parking
Visitors will find a small parking lot along the north side of the road at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are only allowed on paved surfaces at Bryce Canyon National Park like parking lots and fully paved trails, as of September 2023. Please read more about Bryce Canyon National Park's pet policy here.
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Know Before You Go

  • Ponderosa Point offers an easy, 0.1-mile universally accessible paved walk to a scenic overlook of Ponderosa Canyon within Bryce Canyon National Park.
  • Entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park requires a fee ($35/week as of September 2023), with annual passes recommended to save money and time.
  • Dogs are permitted only on paved surfaces, including the trail to Ponderosa Point, within Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Distance
N/A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
1'
Rating
0.0
Added
September 25, 2023
Updated
October 02, 2023

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon
High 65°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low 47°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 64°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 46°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tuesday
High 60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tuesday Night
Low 45°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High 61°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 47°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High 62°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
Low 47°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 62°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night
Low 47°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High 63°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low 48°F
Partly Cloudy

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.503558, -112.262434
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.503605, -112.262426
  3. View of Bryce Canyon from Ponderosa Point

    37.5037, -112.262375
    View of Bryce Canyon from Ponderosa Point

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)
Rockfalls, Ledges, or Scrambles

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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September 25, 2023
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