Rim Trail

Bench on the Rim Trail near Inspiration Point at sunrise.

Photographed by Brian B. Roanhorse 16 October, 2014.

 

The Rim Trail (0-11 mi / 0-17.7 km round trip)

The Rim Trail offers hikers the opportunity to see the Main Amphitheater from above. The entire Rim Trail extending from Fairyland Point to Bryce Point has several steep elevation changes and is 5.5 miles (9.16 kilometers) one way.

 

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Image Caption:	Rim Trail from Fairyland to Bryce Point (marked in red)
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Total Distance:	5.5 miles 9.16 km	Climbing:	1754 feet 535 m
		Descending:	1235 feet 376 m
		Min/Max:	7745/8354 feet 2360/2546 m

 

 

Sunset near Sunset Point.

Photographed by Brian B. Roanhorse 23 August, 2015.

 

Sunset Point to Sunrise Point (1 mi 1.6 km round trip)

The section between Sunrise and Sunset Points is paved and has minor elevation changes. The path is wheelchair accessible except in severe weather. This is the only section of the Rim Trail pets are allowed on; all pets must be on leash and owners must pick up after them.

 

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Sunrise to Sunset portion of Rim Trail (marked in red)

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Total Distance:	.9 miles 1.5 km	Climbing:	34 feet 10 m
		Descending:	34 feet 10 m
		Min/Max:	8000/8017 feet 2438/2444 m