How to Reach the Park
In going to Bryce Canyon National Park the motorist turns east from the main highway, U S 89, 7 miles south of the town of Panguitch, Utah. From that junction it is 25 miles to the park. This road follows Red Canyon, a brilliantly colored little gorge which is often mistaken for Bryce Canyon itself. The approach to Bryce is unusual; no evidence of the canyon is visible until the visitor walks to the rim and suddenly has revealed to him the great sight in all its breath-taking beauty. Improved highways make Bryce Canyon National Park easily accessible except during the winter.
Travelers by rail may reach the park over the Union Pacific Railroad to Cedar City, Utah, the gateway to Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon (North Rim) National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Motor buses of the Utah Parks Co. operate to those areas.
Main bus lines operate from Salt Lake City and Los Angeles to Cedar City, where passengers going to the park may transfer to buses of the Utah Parks Co. On prior notice, connections may be made with the Santa Fe Trails System at Marysvale or Panguitch.
United Air Lines serves Salt Lake City, and from there passengers may go by Union Pacific Railroad or bus to Cedar City. Air service is also available from Los Angeles by Western Air Lines, with stops at Las Vegas, Cedar City, and Salt Lake City.
Roads and Trails
The National Park Service has completed an excellent road, 20 miles long, which follows the high rim the full length of the park plateau. Short spurs lead to such scenic places as Inspiration Point, Bryce Point, Paria View, Natural Bridge, and Rainbow Point.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Drawn by R. M. Montesano January 1947 NP.B.C. 7012
| ROAD DISTANCES | |
|---|---|
| To points Outside the Park | |
| To Salt Lake City | 270 Mi. |
| To Los Angeles | 573 Mi. |
| To Cedar City | 85 Mi. |
| To Panguitch | 26 Mi. |
| To Cedar Breaks | 67 Mi. |
| To Zion Canyon | 89 Mi. |
| To Grand Canyon (North Rim) | 161 Mi. |
| To Grand Canyon (South Rim) | 305 Mi. |
| To Capitol Reef Nat. Mon. | 125 Mi. |
| To Points Within the Park | |
| Checking Station to: | |
| Fairyland | 1.2 Mi. |
| Headquarters | 1.6 Mi. |
| Bryce Canyon Lodge | 1.8 Mi. |
| Sunset Point | 2.4 Mi. |
| Inspiration Point | 3.0 Mi. |
| Bryce Point | 4.7 Mi. |
| Paria View | 4.4 Mi. |
| Natural Bridge | 12.5 Mi. |
| Rainbow Point | 18.2 Mi. |
| TRAIL DISTANCES | |
| Sunset Point to: | |
| Navajo-Comanche Loop & return | 1.5 Mi. |
| Inspiration Point | 1.0 Mi. |
| Sunrise Point (Rim Trail) | 0.5 Mi. |
| Bryce Point (Via Peek-a-boo Trail) | 3.75 Mi. |
| Campbell Canyon-Fairyland Loop & return | 6.0 Mi. |