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Outdoors Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon

Queen's Garden Trail

An outdoor spot in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Queen's Garden Trail in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Bryce Canyon, alongside 4 sights, 3 activities and 3 places to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Navajo Loop Trail and Sunrise Point.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Bryce Amphitheater
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

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 · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Sunrise Point

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

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail

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

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room

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

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Inspiration Point

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

    Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program

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

    Activity · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Queen's Garden Trail is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Bryce Canyon

2 more curated outdoor spots in Bryce Canyon. See the full Bryce Canyon guide.

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 Queen's Garden 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 Queen's Garden Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Queens Garden Trail, Utah 84764, USA
Coordinates
37.62380, -112.16064
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Queen's Garden Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Queen's Garden Trail?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Queen's Garden Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Queen's Garden Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Combine with Navajo Loop for a 3-mile loop.

Is Queen's Garden Trail free?

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

Where is Queen's Garden Trail?

Queen's Garden Trail is at Queens Garden Trail, Utah 84764, USA, in Bryce Amphitheater. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Queen's Garden Trail?

Queen's Garden Trail appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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