Bryce Point offers one of the best sunrise views especially in winter. You’ll witness the top of Bryce Canyon’s famous hoodoos lighting up as the sun rises while overlooking the infamous Bryce Amphitheater. It was truly extraordinary.
Hike Overview
Length: ~0.2 miles from the parking lot to the viewpoint but you can do the longer hike (Peek-A-Boo Trail) if you want to
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: 26 feet
Dog Friendly: No
Parking: Free
Restrooms: Yes at the parking lot
Admission Fee: You’ll need to pay a vehicle fee to enter Bryce Canyon National Park ($35) but it is valid for 7 days
Directions
The drive to Bryce Point was only about 10 to 15 minutes from where we stayed (Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn) so we didn’t need to wake up that early.
Bryce Point Viewpoint
Maybe it was because it was too cold for people or it was too early (I doubt that though) but surprisingly when we arrived at the parking lot at Bryce Point, it was still pretty empty (compared to Sunset Point the night prior). We managed to find a really good viewing area and had it all to ourselves the whole time.
Make sure to dress warmly if you visit during winter! We also recommend getting snow cleats – they definitely helped us walk on the snow/ice.
When we were done in this area, we walked a couple minutes and there was another viewing deck. It was super windy here so we only stayed for a short while.
Bryce Point offered superb views and for little effort. The hardest part was waking up early enough to see the sun rise!
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