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Swamp Canyon Overlook

The Swamp Canyon Overlook at Bryce Canyon National Park near Bryce Canyon City, Utah is an easy out-and-back walk that features views into Bryce Canyon from the top of Swamp 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 Swamp 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 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

  • Swamp Canyon Overlook offers an easily accessible, paved pathway leading to stunning views of Bryce Canyon's Swamp Canyon.
  • Entry to Bryce Canyon National Park requires a fee ($35/week as of Sept 2023), with an annual pass recommended for frequent visitors.
  • Dogs are restricted to paved areas within the park, including the parking lot and paved trails.
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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

M.L. King Jr. Day
High 43°F
Sunny
Tonight
Low 25°F
Clear
Tuesday
High 45°F
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Tuesday Night
Low 29°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High 47°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 30°F
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Thursday
High 44°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 30°F
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Friday
High 41°F
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Friday Night
Low 28°F
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Saturday
High 41°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
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Low 26°F
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Sunday
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.587547, -112.213505
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.58754, -112.213421

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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