National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Bryce Canyon National ParkEarly morning visitors at Bryce Point
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Bryce Canyon National Park
Tower Bridge
The trail to Tower Bridge begins at Sunrise Point and heads northeast along the Fairyland Loop Trail, it is not a loop trail. This trail is considered a "moderate hike" due to the drop in elevation from the rim down to Tower Bridge of 950 ft/290 m, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete the 3 mile (4.8 km) hike. Once at Tower Bridge one has the option of returning to Sunset point or continuing on farther around the Fairyland Loop. It is suggested to carry plenty of water while hiking.
 
Topographical image of the Tower Bridge Trail (marked in red)
NPS
Topographical image of the Tower Bridge Trail (marked in red)
 
Elevation Profile of the Tower Bridge Trail
 

Total Distance:

3 miles
4.83 km

Climbing:

950 feet
290 m

   

Descending:

950 feet
290 m

   

Min/Max:

7149/8000 feet
2179/2438 m

(return to Moderate Hikes)

(return to main Hiking)

Milky Way with hoodoos  

Did You Know?
Bryce Canyon National Park has a 7.4 limiting magnitude night sky! In most rural areas of the United States, 2500 stars can be seen on a clear night. At Bryce Canyon, 7500 stars can be seen twinkling in the void!
more...

Last Updated: November 20, 2006 at 19:11 EST