Paria View
Bryce Canyon City, UT, 84764
Paria View is a Bryce Canyon National Park lookout point close to the famous Bryce Amphitheater. This less-crowded spot offers views of the landscape formed by the headwaters of Yellow Creek, which drains into the Paria River. Head here at sunset to see the hoodoos (column-like rock formations) all lit up with the late afternoon glow.
The basics
Tours of Bryce Canyon National Park will typically take you to nearby Bryce Point, so you'll have to visit Paria View on your own. It is worth it to come here, as it tends to be a quieter area of the park. There aren't any hiking trails from the parking lot, but you can walk the 0.4-mile (0.6-kilometer) paved path to the viewpoint.
Things to know before you go
Bryce Canyon National Park has year-round entrance fees. No reservations are needed.
There is no shuttle service to this viewpoint.
Access to this viewpoint is for cars only; no RVs or buses are allowed.
The road to Paria View is not plowed in the winter, but you can enjoy snowshoeing or cross-country skiing there.
The closest restroom is at Inspiration Point.
Leashed dogs are allowed in the Paria View parking lot and on paved paths.
How to get there
From Bryce Canyon City, follow UT State Route 63 past the visitor center. After 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers), turn left at Bryce Point Road and follow the signs to the right to Paria View, where the road ends. No shuttle service is available to Paria View, and the road is closed to vehicle traffic during the winter months to allow access for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
When to get there
Bryce Canyon is busiest in the summer and early fall, so plan to arrive before 8am or after 5pm, if you want to visit more popular areas of the park. This timing also lets you avoid the hottest part of the day, which can be unbearable in the summer. In the winter, Paria View is only open for hikers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.
Hiking trails near Paria View
Most visitors plan to hike in the Bryce Amphitheater area, which is close to the visitor center and offers some of the best views. The moderate-to-hard Peekaboo Loop Trail begins near the Bryce Point parking lot and heads down to the canyon floor, with stunning views of the hoodoos from above. The Queen's/Navajo Combination Loop is highly recommended for first-time visitors looking for a less challenging hike with views for days.
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