Rainbow Point - Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 37° 28.561 W 112° 14.439
12S E 390301 N 4148403
Rainbow Point provides the southernmost and highest overlook of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Waymark Code: WM63B9
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2009
Views: 19

From Rainbow Point the entirety of the park stretches out before visitors back to the north. Spending a few minutes at Rainbow Point (and Yovimpa Point a short distance away) will provide visitors with a geologic and geographic orientation, helping them better understand the landscape and landforms that surround Bryce Canyon National Park ,and thereby better appreciate the unique beauty of this National Park.
Source: Bryce Canyon website

Rainbow Point provides a distant view of all of Bryce Canyon including the Bryce Amphitheater. There are two different overlooks here in close proximity, one of which is a slight downhill walk to the observation platform. There is access to the short Bristlecone Loop Trail, the 23 mile long Under the Rim Trail and Riggs Spring Loop Trail.
Type of overlook: platform

Picnic tables: yes

Benches: yes

Water/restrooms: yes

Overlook designation: Designated

Elevation: 9,115.00

View:
The pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon to the north and the Grand Staircase to the south.


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