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Yovimpa Point Trail

The Yovimpa Point Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park near Bryce Canyon City, Utah is an easy 0.3 out-and-back hike that features southern views of Bryce Canyon National Park.

This short woodland trail leads hikers from the main parking lot for Rainbow Point, located on the southeastern corner, and heads through the woods to reach Yovimpa Point. Along the way, the trail dips down into the forest and then back out to the viewpoint with minimal elevation change. From Yovimpa Point, hikers will get views far into the distance, like Navajo Mountain located ~100-miles away or the Pink Cliffs within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

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 not allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Yovimpa Point Trail is an easy, 0.3-mile hike in Bryce Canyon National Park offering southern views, including landmarks like Navajo Mountain and the Pink Cliffs.
  • The trail starts at the Rainbow Point parking lot, leading through a short woodland section to Yovimpa Point with minimal elevation change.
  • Entry to Bryce Canyon National Park requires a fee, with an annual National Parks pass recommended to save money and time.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
38'
Rating
5.0
Added
September 25, 2023
Updated
October 06, 2023

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Total Change
17'
Ascent
38'
Descent
38'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.474693, -112.240318
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.474394, -112.240314

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

Dirt

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0.3 miles / 0.5 km
September 25, 2023
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