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Inspiration Point

A sight in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Inspiration Point in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

Three-level viewpoint looking straight into the Silent City hoodoo maze.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Bryce Canyon, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Navajo Loop Trail, 0.6 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Bryce Amphitheater
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Navajo Loop Trail

    Steep switchbacks through Wall Street's narrow slot between towering hoodoos.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail

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

    Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 0.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bryce Point

    Southern end of the amphitheater with the widest panorama of the hoodoos.

    Sight · 0.9 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 · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Sunrise Point

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

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

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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 Inspiration Point itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

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 Inspiration Point, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Inspiration Point, Utah 84764, USA
Coordinates
37.61332, -112.16881
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Inspiration Point: quick answers

How much time do you need at Inspiration Point?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Inspiration Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Inspiration Point?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is Inspiration Point free?

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

Where is Inspiration Point?

Inspiration Point is at Inspiration Point, Utah 84764, USA, in Bryce Amphitheater. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Inspiration Point?

Inspiration Point 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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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bryce Canyon.

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