Under-the-Rim Loop
35.7 mi5,847 ft
9,108 ft
6,775 ft
A loop attempt of the “Under-the-Rim” trail at Bryce Canyon, using the park road to walk along. The trail is magnificent, trying to turn it into a loop is difficult (narrow road, no shoulder).
Photos
Early morning light over the Escalante
Looking along the southern rim
Sand, trees, and rocks
Off-putting sludge around Iron Spring
Grassy meadow along the trail
Looking north at Noon Canyon Butte
Stretch of fire damage
Noon Canyon Butte
Hint of hoodoos to come
Looking back at the Swamp Canyon area
Slogging through the sand
Clouds providing more shade than the forest
Walking between the old trees
Lovely trickle down Yellow Creek
Nearby storms
Approaching Hat Shop, along the big climb
Fantastical formations near Bryce Point
A wide, easy walk down Peekaboo
Erosion made this look like more sand than rock
Steep haul up Navajo Trail
Sun-dappled spires
Hoodoos on top of hoodoos
Rough way to close the loop
Reviewing my route from Farview Point
Along the way
Spring 1
- Iron Spring
Creek 1
- Yellow Creek
Mountain 1
- Noon Canyon Butte
Overlook 3
- Rainbow Point
- Hat Shop
- Bryce Point
Junction 3
- Whiteman Connecting Trail junction
- Swamp Canyon Connecting Trail junction
- Sheep Creek Connecting Trail junction