Return toward the main road, then turn right to then see Inspiration Point. Inspiration Point provides easy walks along the rim and a steeper (often icy) walk south to a higher overlook.
Continue on to the main road, and turn right back toward the Visitor Center. Your next right turn will be for Sunset Point. In addition to a beautiful view, visitors can enjoy a flat 1.0 mile (1.6 km) walk along the Rim Trail to Sunrise Point and back.
If you have more time, combine the above suggestions with a (40 minute) drive on the Southern Scenic Drive to Rainbow Point, with stops at scenic viewpoints like Natural Bridge on the way back. Note that the Southern Scenic Drive temporarily closes after winter storms. See the Alerts and Conditions page for road and trail statuses.
In addition to moderate day hikes, like the Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden trails you can include longer, more strenuous day hikes.
*Note that the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop closes every winter.
Enjoy a Junior Ranger Program or a Ranger Program such as Ranger-led Snowshoe Hikes or rent snowshoes, cross-country skis or traction devices at the Ruby's Inn Winter Adventure Center. Traction devices are also available for sale at the Bryce Canyon Association bookstore.
*We strongly recommend traction devices for all winter hikes within the park.
Stargazing can be spectacular with winter's cold, clear skies. In winter, we face out toward the dimmer outer arms of the Milky Way galaxy. Seeing the faint winter Milky Way is a privilege only available in truly dark places, like Bryce Canyon. Overnight temperatures are very cold, so we recommend Sunset and Inspiration Points as good stargazing locations with nearby parking lots.
If you're staying overnight, you can find nearby lodging accomodations or camp within the park.