Peek a boo canyon in january2/29/2024 ![]() The Peekaboo Trail is my favorite hike in Bryce Canyon National Park and I love that it’s more secluded in the colder months. When I went Thanksgiving weekend a few years ago, the trail was very icy and for a short section that I took my microspikes off… I slipped… hard… on ice… and had a bruise on my butt bigger than the size of a tennis ball – learn from my mistake. The trailhead starts at Bryce Point and is a little steep as the hike descends quickly into the canyon floor, so make sure to bring microspikes if there is snow on the trail, possibly even snowshoes. Peekaboo Trail THINGS TO SEE: wall of window, Bryce Canyon from the bottom Here are some of my favorite hiking trails in Bryce, with levels ranging from a beginner’s walk in the park to family-friendly trails, to hiking down into the canyon. ![]() A lot of the park roads/ trails can be closed during winter storms so be sure to check current conditions when planning your trip and don’t forget your National Park Pass! Timed entry reservations are not required. Snow can start as early as Nov and the trails can remain open, but conditions vary from year to year, month to month. I’ve been to Bryce twice with snow: Thanksgiving 2016 and New Year 2019-2020. But with the right layers (click here for some of my current favorite winter layers), you’ll be fine and comfortable for the outdoor temps.Īlso, don’t forget microspikes if you plan to hike when snow is present on the trails! They were best for icy trails which could potentially be underneath the snow. When I visited Bryce Canyon in December, it was a low of 6 deg F and when it’s windy, the chill level drops even more and it gets really cold. It’s less crowded and looks like a magical fairytale winter wonderland with the contrast of the white snow on the red-orange sandstone hoodoos. Best Hikes in Bryce Canyon in Winter and Viewpointsīryce Canyon National Park is very different in the Summer vs Winter in fact, Winter is the only time I absolutely love visiting this national park.
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