Begin your tour of Bryce Canyon National Park at Rainbow Point, near its southernmost end. See the entirety of the park stretch before you, approaching its borders to the north. Dramatic reddish rock formations stand in stark contrast to the swath of green pine trees blanketing the canyon floor.
Stunning pink cliffs curve around the park’s famous rock amphitheater. Enjoy one of the best vantage points of Bryce Canyon National Park’s famous hoodoo geological formations from here. Marvel at the wonders of erosion, which sculpted the thin spires from the cliffs.
Orient yourself within the park at Rainbow Point. After you’ve admired Bryce Canyon in all its north-facing glory, go to the south-facing counterpart of Yovimpa Point. From Yovimpa Point, view a generous portion of the Grand Staircase. The Pink Cliffs of Bryce are sprawling, but this much larger feature dwarfs them. From your vantage point on the Pink Cliffs, which forms the top step, follow its color-coded steps from gray to white to vermillion to chocolate.
Standing at altitudes exceeding 9,100 feet (2,700 meters), find yourself at the highest point of elevation in the park. Watch for the variety of wildlife living around the point, including grouse, woodpeckers, owls, ravens and more.
Choose from a few trails of varying levels of difficulty that start from Rainbow Point. The strenuous Riggs Spring Loop Trail runs for 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) through the canyons between Rainbow and Yovimpa points. Trek for 23 miles (37 kilometers) along the Under-the-Rim Trail, which begins at Rainbow Point and ends at Bryce Point. For a quick and easy hike, follow the 0.8-mile (1.3-kilometer) Bristlecone Loop through the forest.
One of the most popular ways to see Rainbow Point is by car. Drive in your own vehicle or reserve a spot on the complimentary Bryce Canyon Rainbow Point Shuttle for a guided tour.
