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1. Astronomy Program: Night Sky Programs
- 1 hr. multimedia show followed by 1-2 hrs telescope viewing.
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- Outdoor Recreation
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- Nile Expert Tip: Bryce has one of the National Park system's best astronomy programs. Very detailed and professionally...
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2. Geology Hike
- Learn Bryce geology from a ranger. 1/2 hour, daily.
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3. Junior Ranger
- Your young budding naturalists can earn their own badge of achievement
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- Nature & Wildlife
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4. Navajo Loop
- Popular, easy 1.3 mile loop through Bryce Amphitheatre.
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5. Fairyland Loop
- Otherworldly beauty
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6. Peekaboo Loop
- Classic Bryce. 5.5 mile loop, 1500+-foot elevation change.
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7. Bristlecone Loop
- Hike over highest points and see oldest trees. One mile.
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8. Riggs Spring Loop
- 8.5 miles, popular back country loop. Forested.
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9. Rim Trail
- Classic Bryce trail: 5.5 miles one way, 1754-foot elevation change
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10. Under-the-Rim Trail
- 23 miles for the true backpacker, remote and rugged
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Getting back to nature and seeing wildlife are some of the reasons you decided to visit Bryce Canyon, right? We chose these as our top nature hikes that also reveal some of the best wildlife in Bryce Canyon, although you'll have to tread lightly and peer close. Drinking in these best natural views can center even the most city-harried visitor looking for a peaceful break.
The Night Sky Program and the Geology Talks are excellent ways to immerse yourself in the natural majesty of Bryce Canyon. What you learn then makes the rest of your Bryce experience more meaningful. And the Junior Ranger program gets a nod for precisely the same reason: helping kids to really appreciate the nature and wildlife of Bryce Canyon gives them a deeper understanding of what a precious resource and fun playground it is.
Navajo Loop makes the cut becauseit takes you into the natural heart of Bryce Canyon. Fairyland, Peekaboo, and Bristlecone Loops all add a depth of enjoyment of the wild nature here. Riggs Spring and the Rim Trail are pretty darn full of nature; keep an eye out for lizards, birds, and tiny mammals who are hardy enough to survive in this harsh and arid land.
We included the Under-the-Rim Trail because since it traverses the backcountry, it offers a deeper immersion into the solitude of nature that many visitors crave. If you're quiet enough when you hike these trails, you might also glimpse some of the shy local wildlife.
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