Since we only had one day to explore magical Bryce Canyon National Park, we chose a combination hike that loops around most of the amphitheater. It was a bit strenuous, but the views were well worth the effort.
The hike we did combined three of the best known trails in the park: Queens Garden, Navajo and Peekaboo loop for a total of 8.7 miles and more than 1500 feet elevation change. We started at Sunrise Point, did a figure eight clockwise ending where we started off. The weather was great, much cooler than Zion National Park, and many parts of the trail were shaded enough. We saw castles, windows, walls, queens, arches and other shaped rocks. We mused over naming some of them, but mostly were overwhelmed by the beauty of our surroundings. I couldn't decide if I was more mesmerized by the shapes, the colors or the fact that such marvel even exists in our country.
Comments (9)
The colors in your photos are amazing!
Posted by maya | November 9, 2009 7:50 PM
Posted on November 9, 2009 19:50
Some of the formations really do look like temples. Remind me of the ones you saw in Thailand!
Posted by Annie | November 10, 2009 6:54 AM
Posted on November 10, 2009 06:54
Spectacular, Candi! Those shapes are out of this world!
Posted by sandrac | November 10, 2009 7:45 PM
Posted on November 10, 2009 19:45
Hi Candi, wonderful photos. The formations really looks so intersting! Its so incredible that they are naturally formed.
Thanks so much for sharing more of your trip photos!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | November 10, 2009 11:38 PM
Posted on November 10, 2009 23:38
These are incredible spots in our country. I think the land formations are beautiful and other worldly. Thank you so much for sharing all of these places with us.
Posted by Barb Cabot | November 11, 2009 11:17 PM
Posted on November 11, 2009 23:17
Hard to imagine these are natural rock formations! They are incredible. Some of them are uncannily like people. What a joy to visit these places through your photos!
Posted by Anne | November 12, 2009 7:36 AM
Posted on November 12, 2009 07:36
Absolutely beautiful! I've been close to Bryce Canon, but never made it there. Looks like a wonderful visit.
Posted by Baked Alaska | November 14, 2009 10:03 AM
Posted on November 14, 2009 10:03
The colors and the shapes are incredible. Thanks so much for sharing the photos. Amazing!! I especially love the close ups!
Posted by girasoli | November 21, 2009 8:46 PM
Posted on November 21, 2009 20:46
Wonderful photos, Candi. I'm going to tell my husband that before we make another trip abroad, we need to see some of the natural wonders that we have within 1-2 day's drive.
Posted by Maria I. | November 22, 2009 4:29 PM
Posted on November 22, 2009 16:29