Queens Garden Trail
After driving for about 3 hours from Horseshoe Bend, we crossed into Utah, where Bryce Canyon National Park is located. In Bryce Canyon, we planned a trek starting from Sunrise Point, passing through Queens Garden Trail and Navajo Loop, and ending at Sunset Point before returning to Sunrise Point. Since the schedule was tight that day, we hurried early in the morning to go trekking.
After parking in the lot, we headed to Sunrise Point and were immediately amazed by the stunning view of Bryce Canyon. The most famous geological feature of Bryce Canyon is the hoodoos, which are bizarrely shaped rock pillars formed through erosion. These pillars are primarily red and orange, providing visitors with breathtaking scenery in various sizes and shapes.
Since the Queens Garden Trail allows you to walk right next to these magnificent hoodoos, I highly recommend it as a must-visit trail if you come to Bryce Canyon. While trekking, I could see various shapes of hoodoos, and I couldn’t take my eyes off their unique and fascinating appearances. The view from above, overlooking the entire Bryce Canyon, was stunning, but passing through the hoodoos offered a different experience.
We started our trek at 8 AM, and although the weather was quite cold, it became pleasantly cool as we walked, making it perfect for trekking. Moreover, we were lucky that the sky was incredibly blue that day, which made the photos turn out beautifully.
The trek from Sunrise Point to Queens Garden Trail was not as difficult as I expected, allowing for a leisurely hike. However, there were some trails that were a bit challenging.
The place shown in the photo above is the Navajo Loop. We came up from below, and perhaps because of the winding hills, it was a bit tough. However, looking down as we climbed, the view was stunning, and the hoodoos on either side felt incredibly massive.
And the view that you see after passing through the Navajo Loop was truly breathtaking, allowing me to feel the wonder of nature once again. It seems that you can fully appreciate the stunning landscapes and beauty of national parks only by trekking. It took about 2 hours to walk from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point, and it took about 15 minutes to return to the parking area at Sunrise Point, successfully concluding our trek.
Bryce Canyon National Park Sunrise Point
Bryce Glamp and Camp
One more place I want to introduce in Bryce Canyon National Park is Bryce Glamp and Camp. This time, we booked a somewhat special accommodation, which is in the form of a Glamping Dome.
We first stopped by the dome at the entrance to check in and receive our keys. This place was decorated like a small shop, where we could purchase simple food and drinks.
The place shown in the above photo is the interior of the dome we stayed in. It was my first time staying in this style of accommodation, so I was a bit worried, but it turned out to be much cleaner and more spacious than I expected.
Especially, I think the view that is right in front of you when you open the curtains is the biggest advantage of this accommodation.
As soon as we arrived, we were so hungry that we took out the pork belly we had prepared from LA and started grilling it right away. We brought our cooking utensils, but the accommodation was equipped with most of the necessary items, so it would be convenient if you plan to cook yourself.
After dinner, we spent a leisurely time on the private terrace until sunset to stargaze. For us, a couple who usually enjoys a packed schedule while traveling, this was the first time we could truly appreciate the joy of a relaxed trip. As it got darker, the stars began to appear, and the accommodation was truly perfect, even with shooting stars. It takes about 25 minutes to get from the accommodation to Bryce Canyon, but I think it’s not far to spend such a romantic day.
Bryce Glamp and Camp
The unique hoodoos that gather to create a spectacular view at Bryce Canyon and the accommodation at Bryce Glamp and Camp seem to have made the trip even more special. Next up is a post about Zion National Park, the next destination in the Grand Circle.
