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Bryce Canyon National Parkbristlecone pines clinging to life inside Bryce Canyon
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Rim Trail
The Rim Trail offers hikers the opportunity to see Bryce, encompassing the main amphitheater, from "on top". The entire trail extending from Fairyland to Bryce Point has several steep elevation changes and is 5.5 miles/9.16 kilometers one way. One section between Sunrise and Sunset points is considered an "easy" hike with minor elevation changes.
 
Topographical image of the Rim Trail between Sunrise and Sunset points
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Sunrise to Sunset portion of Rim Trail (marked in red)
 
Elevation Profile of Rim Trail Between Sunrise Point and Sunset Point
 

Total Distance:

.9 miles
1.5 km

Climbing:

34 feet
10 m
   

Descending:

34 feet
10 m
   

Min/Max:

8000/8017 feet
2438/2444 m
 
Topographical Image of entire Rim Trail
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Rim Trail from Fairyland to Bryce Point (marked in red)
 
Elevation Profile for entire Rim Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park
 

Total Distance:

5.5 miles
9.16 km

Climbing:

1754 feet
535 m
   

Descending:

1235 feet
376 m
   

Min/Max:

7745/8354 feet
2360/2546 m
Temple-like spires can be seen in the main amphitheater at Bryce  

Did You Know?
March 13, 1919: Utah Joint Memorial passed legislation which read in part: We urge that the Congress of the United States set aside for the use and enjoyment of the people a suitable area embracing "Bryce's Canyon" as a national monument under the name: "Temple of the Gods National Monument."
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Last Updated: November 20, 2006 at 16:02 EST