Bryce Canyon Photography Spots

Viewpoints
Early morning and late afternoon are generally the best times to capture the light, color and detail of Bryce Canyon from the viewpoints. Here are some favorite picture-taking locations, the time of day when the lighting is best, and the focal highlights.

Fairyland Point
Early morning is very colorful. Mid to late afternoon is also good. (Fairyland Amphitheater, Sinking Ship, and the Aquarius Plateau)

Sunrise Point
Morning, especially at sunrise. Hike down the trail for outstanding shots of the hoodoos. (Bryce Amphitheater, Queen's Garden)

Sunset Point
Sunrise. All afternoon. Winter sunsets are spectacular. (Bryce Amphitheater, Wall Street, Thor's Hammer)

Inspiration Point
Early to late morning. Good all afternoon with dramatic light in late afternoon. (Silent City, Bryce Amphitheater)

Bryce Point
Morning. Before sunset. Distant scenery is good all day with dramatic light in late afternoon. (Bryce Amphitheater, Paria Valley, Table Cliffs)

Agua Canyon
Early morning. All afternoon. Some of the best lighting and contrast in the park. (Hunter, southern plateaus)

Rainbow Point
Mid to late afternoon. (Vistas of the Colorado Plateau)

Yovimpa Point
Late hours. Winter sunsets are spectacular. (Vistas of the Colorado Plateau)

Natural Bridge at Bryce Canyon Natural Bridge
Early afternoon is best. Use wide angle lens to capture entire arch. (Natural Bridge)

Trails

Trails wind around the hoodoos in all directions. Lighting along the trails is best during mid-morning and afternoon, and good all day. Early morning is best for the trails near Sunrise and Sunset Points. Check the difficulty of the trail before descending into the canyon, and take water with you.

Rim Trail: Between Fairyland and Sunrise Points; and between Bryce and Inspiration Points.

Queen's Garden: Variety of photo opportunities all day. Mid to late afternoon light is good.

Peekaboo Loop: West side has best views of the Wall of Windows.

Navajo Loop Trail: Wall Street. Douglas Firs grow from a narrow slot between the rocks.

Bryce Point to Hat Shop: Start hiking shortly after the sun rises to get the best shots.

Don't Forget...
Details like Bristlecone pines and dry stream beds, mule deer, trail rides, skiers and the star-studded nighttime skies.