Fairyland Trail,
Bryce Canyon National Park

Located 19.9 miles from Panguitch, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
11,467 Steps 1  (5.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Bryce Canyon Fairyland Trail

The Fairyland Trail is a moderately strenuous round-trip hike that leads through the magical Hoodoos and colorful spires of the inner amphitheatres. Halfway through the hike a short spur trail named Tower Bridge appears, this is a secluded location to stop and rest before the climb to the end. The trail offers little shade, so it is advised to start your hike early, no water is available on the trail. The Fairyland Trail is one of the less populated trails within the park as well as being the most scenic.

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Elevation

The Fairyland Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,978 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,113 ft. and an elevation range of 865 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.3 mi7,113 ft7,978 ft865 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.2 hrs73.3880 ft1,082 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.2 hrs90.21,082 ft880 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Fairyland Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Casto Canyon, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Flake Mountain West, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Flake Mountain East, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Wilson Peak, UT
  5. Topo Map: Bryce Canyon, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Tropic Canyon, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tropic Reservoir, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Bryce Point, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cannonville, UT

FAQ

What is the length of the Fairyland Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.3 miles (8.5 km) or 11,467 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Fairyland Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.2 hours in one direction and in 2.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.