Sunrise Point - Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Posted by: Rayman
N 37° 37.698 W 112° 09.768
12S E 397394 N 4165211
Sunrise Point is the first of several overlooks at Bryce Canyon National Park.
Waymark Code: WM61GA
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2009
Views: 21
The view to the northeast from Sunrise Point captures Boat Mesa and the Sinking Ship, set against the stark Pink Cliffs of the Aquarius Plateau. Boat Mesa, capped by the resistant rock called "The Conglomerate at Boat Mesa," rises above the hoodoos of Fairyland Canyon to an elevation of 8073 feet.
Source: Bryce Canyon website
There is a trail that runs along the rim of the amphitheater, but the actual Sunrise Point requires a small winding hill climb.
Type of overlook: platform
Picnic tables: yes
Benches: yes
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: Designated
Elevation: 8,015.00
View: The northern portion of Bryce amphitheater.
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Visit Instructions:
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