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Bryce Canyon and its Gaudi Towers
Everyone knows Bryce Canyon, or has heard of it. In fact, many consider it the most beautiful park in the American West.
When you see the jagged rock pillars rise, a comparison with Gaudí’s organic towers doesn’t even seem so far-fetched.
Bryce Point
There are many viewpoints in this park, but if you have little time, I recommend driving straight to Bryce Point on the scenic drive in Bryce.
We found that view by far the most impressive of all.
Further on the park road there are more beautiful stops such as Natural Bridge.
The rim
Walking along the rim is also absolutely worthwhile. It is not really flat, there are sometimes quite tough parts, and especially as you approach the end to the right of the rim walk.
Navajo Loop of Queens Garden Trail
But if you really want to experience Bryce, you should definitely descend into the labyrinth of hoodoos via the Navajo Loop or the Queens Garden Trail.
The descent is usually not a problem; The way back is a different story. After all, it goes steeply uphill and can be quite tough, especially under a bright sun.
Although the heat usually feels less oppressive than in the Grand Canyon, it can really weigh on you.
Take plenty of water with you and don’t underestimate the effort.
Around the time we visited America, there were some serious incidents in the Grand Canyon in which the heat played a role.
It underlines how intense the conditions in the canyon can be, especially during longer hikes or descents.
Good preparation and sufficient water are not an unnecessary luxury here.
A smaller, but similar version of Bryce can be found in Cedar Breaks.
It depends on whether you think it’s worth driving there all the way, but if your route does pass there, a small hike along the rim is a plus.
Emma
Bryce Canyon is mainly experienced from above, but in Buckskin Gulch you are right in the middle of it. Read more about this in our next story.