Frommer’s EasyGuide to Bryce Canyon National Park
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For more than 60 years, Frommer’s’ guides have cut through the noise and hyperbole to deliver what no other books can: Honest talk, frank advice, concisely written with affectionate insider’s secrets to appreciating and affording vacations around the world. The insider in this case is Mary Brown Malouf, a longtime resident of Utah and a noted travel journalist (she’s the Editor In Chief of Salt Lake City magazine). So don’t travel like a mere tourist―get off the beaten path and discover the full experiences of Utah and the wonders of the American Southwest. Whether your budget is large or tight, Frommer’s shows you Utah like a local. This book includes: Detailed maps Insider advice on how to best experience the natural wonders (trails, scenic viewpoints and more) of Bryce Canyon, Kodachrome Basin and Grand Escalante National Monument Exact pricing , so there’s never any guessing Star ratings to make it easy to see what’s worth your time and what can be skipped In depth discussions of Utah's first inhabitants, Native Americans, and its unique pioneer history Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, and more
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Frommer’s Star Ratings System
Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listed in this guide has been ranked for quality and value. Here’s what the stars mean:
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Your best bet for getting down into the canyon and seeing the most with the least amount of sweat is to combine two popular trails—Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden . The total distance is just under 3 miles, with a 521-foot elevation change, and it takes most hikers from 2 to 3 hours to complete the trek. It’s best to start at the Navajo Loop Trail head at Sunset Point and leave the canyon on the less-steep Queen’s Garden Trail, returning to the rim at Sunrise Point, a half-mile to the north. The Navajo Loop Trail section is considered fairly strenuous; Queen’s Garden Trail is rated moderate. Along the Navajo Loop Trail section, you’ll pass Thor’s Hammer—wondering why it hasn’t fallen—and then ponder the towering skyscrapers of Wall Street. Turning onto the Queen’s Garden Trail, you’ll see some of the park’s most fanciful formations—including majestic Queen Victoria herself, for whom the trail was named—plus the Queen’s Castle and Gulliver’s Castle.
Those up for a challenge might consider the Hat Shop Trail, a strenuous 4-mile round-trip with a 1,336-foot elevation change. Leaving from the Bryce Point Overlook, the trail drops quickly to the Hat Shop, so-named for the hard gray “hats” perched on narrow reddish-brown pedestals. Allow 4 hours.
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