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Outdoors North park, Bryce Canyon

Fairyland Loop Trail

An outdoor spot in North park, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Fairyland Loop Trail in North park, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

8-mile loop through quieter hoodoos and Tower Bridge, fewer crowds than the main trails.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Bryce Canyon, alongside 4 sights, 3 activities and 3 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program, 1.4 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
North park
Price
Free
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bryce Canyon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program

    Ranger-led night sky talks and telescope viewing in one of the darkest parks in the US.

    Activity · 1.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ebenezer's Barn & Grill

    Cowboy dinner and live country-music show across from Ruby's Inn.

    Food · 1.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Sunrise Point

    Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.

    Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 1.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room

    1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail

    3-mile combo descending through Wall Street's slot to Queen Victoria hoodoo.

    Activity · 2.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Fairyland Loop Trail features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More outdoor spots in Bryce Canyon

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When to go

Average daily highs in Bryce Canyon run from 33°F in December to 83°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Fairyland Loop Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bryce Canyon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bryce Canyon weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Fairyland Loop Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Coordinates
37.64914, -112.14738
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Fairyland Loop Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fairyland Loop Trail?

Plan on about 5 hours at Fairyland Loop Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fairyland Loop Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start at Fairyland Point; carry plenty of water.

Is Fairyland Loop Trail free?

Yes, we list Fairyland Loop Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Fairyland Loop Trail?

Fairyland Loop Trail is at Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA, in North park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fairyland Loop Trail?

Fairyland Loop Trail appears on Las Vegas & National Parks and Utah Mighty Five, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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