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Fairyland Loop

Bryce Canyon NP · Southern Utah
Fairyland Loop
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8 miROUND TRIP
1716 ftELEV GAIN
HardDIFFICULTY
2/5KID RATING
Spring-FallSEASON

Conditions Right Now

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The Trail

Quieter full-day hoodoo circuit past Tower Bridge.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Hard)

3 liters water or hydration pack, hiking boots, layers, headlamp, trail mix and jerky, trekking poles, first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: North Campground (Bryce) (Camping, 1 mi) · Sunset Campground (Bryce) (Camping, 2 mi) · Sevier River (Upper) (Fishing, 16 mi) · Panguitch Lake (Fishing, 28 mi)

More hikes nearby: Queen's Garden + Navajo Loop (Hike, 2 mi) · Peekaboo Loop (Hike, 2 mi) · Mossy Cave & Waterfall (Hike, 2 mi) · Angel's Palace (Hike, 13 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Fairyland Loop hike?
8 miles round trip with 1716 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Fairyland Loop?
Hard. Kid rating: 2 out of 5.
When should I hike Fairyland Loop?
Best season: Spring-Fall.
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