{"id":2675,"date":"2020-01-26T01:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T01:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponder2wander.com\/?p=2675"},"modified":"2026-11-03T00:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T00:15:34","slug":"bryce-canyon-national-park-hoodoos-short-hikes-and-winter-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponder2wander.com\/pl\/2020\/01\/26\/bryce-canyon-national-park-hoodoos-short-hikes-and-winter-views\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryce Canyon National Park: Hoodoos, Short Hikes and Winter Views"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryce Canyon is beautiful throughout the year, but we especially love it in winter. The orange hoodoos against the white snow are something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to take a long hike to enjoy the park. Several overlooks offer beautiful views close to the road. If you have time, stay for sunrise or sunset to see how the light changes the colors of the rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before heading out on a hike, stop at Sunrise Point and Sunset Point. Both are a short drive from the visitor center. If you can, come back early or late in the day when the low light brings out the orange and pink in the hoodoos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thors Hammer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a rock formation, rather than the name of a hike. You can see it from the Rim Trail near Sunset Point without hiking the Navajo Loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Queens Garden<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Queen\u2019s Garden Trail is 1.8 miles round trip from Sunrise Point. You will walk down among the orange hoodoos, with a climb back up to the rim on the way out. It felt longer to us in winter, but seeing the hoodoos dusted with snow made it worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural Bridge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can see Natural Bridge from the overlook, making it an easy stop along the scenic drive. No needed to hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring and Summer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without the snow, the shapes and layers of the orange hoodoos stand out even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We love this orange with white snow and during sunrise light is amazing. Check the forecast, dress warmly and allow time to enjoy the sunrise. We had – 29 F but still made it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few tips for visiting Bryce Canyon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n