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Rainbow Point

Rainbow Point at Bryce Canyon National Park near Bryce Canyon City, Utah is an easy 0.3-mile out-and-back universally-accessible trail that features stunning views of the southern end of Bryce Canyon.

This short out-and-back walk features views of hoodoos from the Bryce Canyon rim. Visitors will find plenty of eastward-facing views from the lookout, however, if you hike to the northern end of the trail, you'll find stunning views northward into Bryce Canyon. 

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 large parking lot 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

  • Rainbow Point Trail offers accessible, short (0.3 miles) paved pathway with scenic views of hoodoos at the southern end of Bryce Canyon.
  • The trail provides eastward-facing views from the lookout, with additional northward views available at the northern end.
  • Park entry requires a fee ($35/week as of Sept 2023), but an annual National Parks pass is recommended; dogs are restricted to paved areas only.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
8'
Rating
5.0
Added
September 25, 2023
Updated
October 06, 2023

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Total Change
8'
Ascent
8'
Descent
8'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.474597, -112.240324
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.474502, -112.240273
  3. View into Bryce Canyon from Rainbow Point

    37.475844, -112.240503
    View into Bryce Canyon from Rainbow Point
  4. View into Bryce Canyon from Rainbow Point

    37.476006, -112.240769
    View into Bryce Canyon from Rainbow 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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0.3 miles / 0.5 km
September 25, 2023
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