Rim Trail,
Bryce Canyon National Park

Located 21.5 miles from Panguitch, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
11,584 Steps 1  (5.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Bryce Canyon Rim Trail

The Rim Trail stretches from Fairyland to Bryce point. Although this is an easy trail, there are several steep areas near Bryce Point that require some exertion. The area between the scenic overlooks of Sunset Point and Sunrise Point is the only section of trail that is paved and wheelchair accessible.

Rim TrailBryce Canyon Rim TrailRim Trail at Bryce Canyon

Elevation

The Rim Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,368 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,770 ft. and an elevation range of 598 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.4 mi7,770 ft8,368 ft598 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.0 hrs63.8765 ft266 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.0 hrs22.2266 ft765 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 Rim 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 Rim Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) or 11,584 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rim Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.0 hours in one direction and in 2.0 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)

Fairyland TrailPeekaboo Loop TrailRim Trail

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.