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Queens Garden Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.5 (41)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Bryce Canyon National Park
  5. Ampitheater
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“Although still challenging, this is the easiest way to get below the rim and view hoodoos up close. ”

Megan W
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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

7,989' 2,435 m

High

7,420' 2,262 m

Low

103' 31 m

Up

608' 185 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Family Friendly While there are some steep sections, this trail has some man-made tunnels and the opportunity to see many hoodoos and spires and the Queen Victoria formation.

Because of its exposed slopes, this trail becomes snow-free earlier than many other area trails. Often fully accessible from April to November.

Description

Prepare to be amazed by this magical trip through otherworldly rock formations. This popular trail can be crowded, especially at the top, but the throngs often thin out in the lower reaches. From Sunrise Point, drop into the canyon along a steep but wide trail along a ridgeline. Weave down through towering multicolored spires and past sparsely wooded areas. The most sweeping views occur at the top, but as you descend, the cliffs and hoodoos encroach. After a series of switchbacks and a few man-made tunnels, the descent eases considerably. Proceed through a ravine with multicolored hoodoos galore. Take the short spur to see the Queen Victoria formation - she's in the center viewing the spired garden around her.

Back on the main trail, cross washes and forest over mostly level ground. Contour around the base of a large cliff formation before reaching a trail junction with the Navajo Loop and Peekaboo - Navajo Connector. The Queens Garden Trail officially ends here, but many nice loops can be constructed from this point.

Bring yaktrax or other foot traction for winter travel. Some people with a fear of heights have reported feeling nervous in some parts. Keep kids away from the edges.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Bryce Canyon National Park

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Megan W
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  4.5 from 41 votes

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Bryce Canyon overlook
Jan 14, 2016 near Panguitch, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park.
Oct 31, 2016 near Panguitch, UT
Sunrise Point.
Sep 3, 2015 near Panguitch, UT
View from the trail.
Dec 11, 2021 near Panguitch, UT
Hoodoos.
Jul 6, 2016 near Panguitch, UT
Bryce Canyon winter sunset.
Mar 2, 2016 near Panguitch, UT

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Aug 27, 2024
Victoriah Meyer
1.6mi — 1h 30m
Aug 8, 2024
Christy Ferguson
Apr 29, 2024
Tom Caswell
Nov 11, 2023
Claire Finley
Magical start of a huge day hike.
Sep 9, 2023
Brenda Byarski
May 2, 2023
Tessa Vande Velden
With Carter - windy, a little chilly, but also hot because it was in the sun the entire way - did peekaboo loop with this
Apr 28, 2023
Nick Kepf
Mar 24, 2023
Tom Herr
Snow packed hike on one of the only open trails. Gorgeous photos of the hoodoos. Starts off going down and gets steep on the way up. 3.2mi

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