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Sight Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon

Sunrise Point

A sight in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Sunrise Point in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

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

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Bryce Canyon, alongside 3 activities, 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room and Queen's Garden Trail. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Bryce Amphitheater
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room

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

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 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
    Navajo Loop Trail

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

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program

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

    Activity · 0.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Inspiration Point

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

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Sunrise 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

2 more curated sights 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 Sunrise Point itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

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

Address
Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Coordinates
37.62826, -112.16300
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Website
nps.gov

Sunrise Point: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sunrise Point?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Sunrise Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sunrise Point?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Arrive 30 min before sunrise; bring layers, it is cold year-round at dawn.

Is Sunrise Point free?

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

Where is Sunrise Point?

Sunrise Point is at Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA, in Bryce Amphitheater. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sunrise Point?

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

Add Sunrise 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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