Hiking in Bryce Canyon
Hiking in Bryce Canyon cannot truly be summed up in words, though many of us outdoor and hiking enthusiasts try. A sprawling natural reserve and collection of giant natural amphitheaters located in Southwestern Utah, Bryce Canyon provides an incredible hiking experience and views that will make an outdoor enthusiast out of even the most ardent of homebodies.
One such enthusiast is a familiar contributor here on Southwestdiscoveries.com and is listed on our top 50 Great Southwest Adventure Blogs, Julie Dobson from escapingthemidwest.com.
In a recent post on her blog over, Julie lists the 5 reasons for hiking in Bryce Canyon, showcasing her incredible photography along the way; some of which can be viewed on this page. (Click on them for a larger view.).
First on her list are the Hoodoos: spectacular geological rock structures of red, orange and white colors formed by stream erosion and frost weathering.
Second, the clear, wide-open skies that really showcase the sunrises and sunsets and well as the vast stars in the cosmos showcased like nowhere else on cloudless nights.
Next, Julie talks about the seasons (All four of them) that visitors can experience while hiking in Bryce Canyon; Rarely do you get a chance to experience them all as well as you can in Bryce Canyon.
Number four on her list are the varieties of spectacular sights one can experience when hiking in Bryce Canyon. From the aforementioned Hoodoos to the Arches and “windows” of the park; from the natural wonder of Thor’s Hammer to the seemingly impossible lush vegetation growing right out of the rough and rocky landscape.
And last, but certainly, not east, Julie concludes her list of 5 reasons to visit with the Great hiking in Bryce Canyon. There are over 50 miles of hiking trails that you can experience when hiking in Bryce Canyon: eight park-maintained trails that can be hiked in less than a day, two that have been designated overnight (Both of which require a camping permit.).
For a better description of her 5 reasons for hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park, visit her blog to read her article in full and be enjoy her incredible photos: http://escapingthemidwest.com/5-reasons-to-visit-bryce-canyon-national-park/
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