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Bryce Canyon itinerary

What to do with one to three days in Bryce Canyon National Park.

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Here is how to spend one to three days in Bryce Canyon, built from the hikes and activities the National Park Service lists and the time it says each takes. Short on time? Do Day 1. Times are for the activity itself; add time for driving, parking and shuttles between stops, and swap anything that is closed or out of season.

Day 1

About 6.5 hours of listed activity time.

Start at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center for maps, current trail conditions and ranger advice.

Morning

  • Full Moon Hike (60 to 120 minutes). Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. (permit or reservation needed)

Afternoon

  • Bryce Canyon Evening Program (45 to 60 minutes). Evening programs, typically offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day, offer topics that go beyond the rim! (best in summer)
  • Navajo/Peekaboo Combination Loop (3 to 4 hours). Combine two of our most iconic trails, the Navajo and Peekaboo Loop trails, into a a mini Figure-8 combination loop.
  • Hoodoo Geology Talk (20 to 30 minutes). Typically offered year-round at Sunset Point at 11 a.m. (dogs OK)

Day 2

About 6 hours of listed activity time.

Morning

  • Figure-8 Combination (4 to 5 hours). The Figure-8 Combination combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop, into one ultimate hike!

Afternoon

  • Rim Walk with a Ranger (45 to 60 minutes). Typically offered Memorial Day through Labor Day at Sunset Point at 2:00 p.m. (best in summer)
  • Sunset Point to Sunrise Point Hike (20 to 60 minutes). The Rim Trail hike meanders along the rim of the iconic Bryce Canyon Amphitheater, giving you views of the hoodoos below. (dogs OK)

Day 3

About 5 hours of listed activity time, plus stops with no listed time.

Morning

  • Navajo Loop Trail (1 to 2 hours). The iconic Navajo Loop Trail begins and ends at Sunset Point.

Afternoon

  • See the Night Sky (time not listed). Bryce Canyon is a sanctuary for natural darkness.
  • Swamp Canyon Loop (3 to 4 hours). Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with the landscape than some of the grander viewpoints in the park.

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Alerts: National Park Service, checked hourly. Forecast: National Weather Service, for Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. Always confirm on the official park site before you set out.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Bryce Canyon?
One day covers the highlights; 3 days lets you add longer hikes. Add travel time between areas of the park.
What should I do with one day in Bryce Canyon?
Start at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, then: Full Moon Hike, Bryce Canyon Evening Program, Navajo/Peekaboo Combination Loop, Hoodoo Geology Talk.