Leave No Trace: Remember to dispose of waste properly, leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them and follow all other Leave No Trace principles.Feeding rodents is especially dangerous because they can transmit diseases deadly to humans. Do not feed or disturb wildlife: Animals that are fed by humans learn to frequent roadsides and parking lots, dramatically increasing their chances of being run over by a careless motorist. Fed animals also pose a threat to humans.Keep noise levels down: Be respectful to other visitors and wildlife when hiking, keep noise levels low and refrain from playing music out loud.Climbing the rocks and sliding on the slopes is not only illegal but also dangerous. Hand and toe holds support nothing heavier than chipmunks. Do not climb the hoodoos: The rock at Bryce forms crumbly cliffs and steep gravely slopes.These social trails contribute to plant death, aggressive erosion, and visitor/wildlife confrontations, including those with rattlesnakes. Stay on trail: Don’t step off trail unless you absolutely must when yielding. Do not use 'social' trails.The best thing you can do when hiking is to remember the “golden rule”: treat others the way you would want to be treated. Many people visit National Parks each year and hiking is one of the most popular ways visitors choose to immerse themselves in nature. Proper hiking etiquette helps instill respect for other trail users, and it promotes stewardship of the land. Thank you for not leaving your pets unattended in your vehicle as heat poses a serious threat to pets.Įmotional Support Animals Emotional Support Animals must follow the same regulations as pets. Only Service Animals recognized by the ADA are permitted to accompany hikers off pavement.ĭog owners looking for hoodoos and dog-friendly trails should consider visiting nearby Red Canyon, which is managed by the U.S. Know where you can go: Pets are only allowed on paved surfaces, including park roads and campgrounds, the Shared-use Path, paved viewpoints (all viewpoints except Piracy Point), and the 1/2 mile (0.8 km) section of Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points.Please keep your dog at a respectful distance from any animals you may encounter. Respect wildlife: Bryce Canyon can be home to migrating birds, rabbits, lizards, snakes, and other wildlife.Always keep your pet on a leash: For the safety and comfort of all the park’s visitors, keep your pet dogs on a leash six feet or less in length.Garbage containers are located throughout the park. Bag your pet’s poop: Help keep your national park clean by collecting and disposing of all pet waste.

The 0.5 mi (0.8 km) section of Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points and the Shared-Use Bike Path are the only paved trails within this park. Pets are only allowed on paved trails and viewpoints, roads, campsites, and picnic areas. Visit our Hiking at High Altitudes page to learn more. Even mild exertion in the park can lead to altitude-sickness if you're not prepared. Keep in mind Bryce Canyon is a high altitude park ranging from 8,000 feet (2438 m) to over 9,000 feet (2743 m) in elevation. All trails offer a unique view of the beauty of this park, so we encourage you to plan your hikes based on the amount of time you have and your personal hiking abilities. Which trail is right for you? If it's your first visit, we recommend focusing on the main Amphitheater area, located along the first three miles of the main road. Most day hikes and their trailheads are found in the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater area.īy comparison, Bryce Canyon's backcountry trails offer forests and meadows, stunning views of distant cliffs, solitude, but fewer hoodoos. Hoodoos are best experienced along our day hiking trails, which offer an up-close and intimate look at these unique rock formations. Bryce Canyon is best known for its hoodoos-intricately-carved rock spires left standing by erosion.

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