Zion and Bryce in two days

Canyon walks one day, hoodoos the next.

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Day 1

Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Springdale · Activity
Shuttle and current conditions.
Checking hours…Source: Park Service
Riverside Walk
Zion NP · Hike
Flat, paved walk along the Virgin River.
Allow 1 hr 30 min · easy
Checking hours…Source: Park Service
Canyon Overlook Trail
Zion NP · Hike
Short trail to a big view.
Allow 1 hr · moderate
Checking hours…Source: Park Service

Day 2

Red Canyon
Dixie National Forest · Viewpoint
Red arches on the way in.
Checking hours…Source: Wikipedia
Sunset Point Overlook
Bryce Canyon NP · Viewpoint
Above the Bryce amphitheater.
Checking hours…Source: Park Service
Navajo Loop Trail
Bryce Canyon NP · Hike
Down among the hoodoos; link up with Queen's Garden for a longer loop.
Allow 2 hr · moderate
Checking hours…Source: Park Service
Inspiration Point
Bryce Canyon NP · Viewpoint
Highest of the amphitheater views.
Checking hours…Source: Park Service

Where to stay

Springdale lodging
Walk to the Zion shuttle.

Good to know

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is shuttle-only much of the year.
Bryce sits near 8,000 ft; nights are cold.

Written by the Wayfellow team, last checked October 9, 2026. Hours are looked up live from the Park Service, Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap. Drive times aren't shown until you copy the plan. Confirm hours, fees, permits and road status before you go.

Place data: OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geoapify