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Sight Southern scenic drive, Bryce Canyon

Rainbow Point

A sight in Southern scenic drive, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.

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Rainbow Point in Southern scenic drive, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

End of the 18-mile scenic drive at 9,100 ft, with the short Bristlecone Loop.

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 Bryce Point, 10 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Southern scenic drive
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Bryce Point

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

    Sight · 10 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Inspiration Point

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

    Sight · 10 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Navajo Loop Trail

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

    Activity · 11 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail

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

    Activity · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 11 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room

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

    Food · 11 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

More sights to see in Bryce Canyon

Another curated sight 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 Rainbow Point itself, we suggest: Midday.

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

Address
Rainbow Point, Utah, USA
Coordinates
37.47594, -112.24071
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Rainbow Point: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rainbow Point?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Rainbow Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Point?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Drive to the end first, then stop at viewpoints on the way back (all on your right).

Is Rainbow Point free?

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

Where is Rainbow Point?

Rainbow Point is at Rainbow Point, Utah, USA, in Southern scenic drive. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rainbow Point?

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

Add Rainbow Point to your crew's plan

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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