- Bicycling is a popular pursuit around the national park area
- Bicycling is only allowed on paved roads
- See spectacular red rock formations as you climb
- Many nearby trails provide easy or more grueling rides
Overview
While biking within the park may be limited to the 17-mile paved road to Rainbow Point, you'll find nearby forest roads and pioneer trails that offer exciting ways to enjoy the stunning red rock formations of Bryce Canyon.
Where to go Biking
Rainbow Point (inside Bryce Canyon National Park)
The 17-mile long paved road to Rainbow Point is the only route within Bryce National Park which is open for bicycling. Bicycling between the elevations of 7,900 and 9,105 feet is a fairly strenuous activity in the rarified air and the route can be busy with cars and tour buses. All cyclists have to pay a $3 entrance fee and collect a list of rules from the visitor center.
Dave's Hollow (between Tropic Reservoir and Bryce NP)
Bicycling can be enjoyed at Dave's Hollow, a double-track trail connecting Tropic Reservoir with the entrance to the national park.
Castro Canyon
Casto Canyon is a spectacular ride through the Red Canyon area on single and double-track trails starting from Hwy 12.
Red Canyon
An easy trail which parallels Hwy 12 from the Visitor Center is the Red Canyon Paved Bike Trail.
Guided Tours and Rentals
There are several specialist cycling adventure businesses and Bryce Canyon biking rental companies that lead tours in the Bryce Canyon area to make the most of any visit.
