Walking Tours

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is named for one of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsagunt Plateau in southern Utah. Erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones and mudstones into thousands of spires, fins, pinnacles and mazes. The park is characterized by an enormous array of oddly shaped "hoodoos," unique erosional formations whimsically arranged and tinted with a variety of subtle colors.

The park is open 24 hours a day all year. There may be temporary road closures during and shortly after winter snow storms until plowing is completed and conditions are safe for visitor traffic. Road maintenance may require brief closures of individual areas at other times.

Visitor Center

The park visitor center is open year round except Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and New Years Day. The visitor center is open the following hours:

8 AM to 4:30 PM (MST) Winter hours October until April
8 AM to 6:00 PM (MDT) Spring & Fall hours, April & October
8 AM to 8:00 PM (MDT) Summer hours beginning end of May