Fairyland Loop Trail

Fairyland Loop Trail
This is my favorite, longest (8 ml/12.87 km), and the most spectacular (in my opinion) hiking loop in the Bryce Canyon.
We started and ended at Fairyland Point parking lot. Hint for those who has financial difficulties to affords Bryce Park entrance fee, since Fairyland Point located before the parking entrance, you can hike it «for free».
This loop is not crowded as other trails and even with other people on the trail, we were able to spread out not to see anyone. This gives you an amazing feeling that you are one-​on-​one with Amazing GRANDE Nature.
It’s described as «strenuous» (2309 ft/​704 m climbing/​descending elevation), but it was not hard to complete the hike even without special training (we are in our 50’s). I cannot wait to hike it again!

This hike is AMAZING! One of the best hikes I’ve ever been on. It’s about 8 hours long, has incredible views and is very enjoyable. It was a very cold Thanksgiving day and my first time visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. I was in AWE.
We started at Sunrise Point and went counter clockwise. If took my fiancé and I about 3 ½ to 4 hours to complete and we were both in pretty good shape. Bring lots of water and dress in layers if you go during the cold months. We had a reservation at Ruby’s in for Thanksgiving dinner so I definitely worked up an appetite hiking this trail. It is a must do! Enjoy!

What a great different canyon to visit other than Bryce! I swear Littlefoot is walking around this prehistoric trail! Go start at Sunrise point and go clockwise. The first part isn’t that spectacular but when you walk into Fairyland Canyon WOW! Great hike. Little far for most 8.3 miles but worth it If you can do it!

Imagine walking over 8 miles in the snow and with lots of uphill and downhill. Welcome to Fairytale Loop. This was an amazing journey that took us 3 – 4 hours to complete. There were lots of snow and slippery pathways, but incredible views of the canyon and hoodoos. We started from Sunrise Point and eventually ended up at Fairytale Loop entrance. It was quite an accomplishment when we reached the Fairytale Loop. Unfortunately, we had to take the Rim Trail from Fairytale Loop to Sunrise Point where our car was located. This was another 3 miles. Anyone who is a masochist should do this hike. I’m sure this hike is more enjoyable during the spring/​summer months.

I’ve hiked this trail 4 times and it is one of my all time favorite hikes in our National Parks. I believe it’s about 8 miles. The first three times I hiked the Fairyland Loop I started at Sunrise Point and went counter clockwise, going into the canyon first and saving the rim trail portion of the hike (2.5 miles for the end. I think the hike is best this way for overall enjoyment and safety. You definitely have to be in decent shape for this hike and be properly supplied. Take plenty of water and food. It is a strenuous hike, but one of the best you’ll experience in your life. I will always be sure to do it every time I visit Bryce Canyon National Park.

Granted I only hiked for about 3 miles round trip along Fairyland and Boat Mesa. This was such a scenic trail. With no obstructions blocking, you have a perfect view in the beginning. About 10 minutes in, you’ll even begin to experience a panoramic view of fairyland canyon which was absolutely breath taking.
Words cannot describe how beautiful Fairyland Canyons are. As its name suggests, I could picture little fairies sleeping in the pine trees at the base of the canyons. Multi-​coloured hoodoos that are varying levels gives it unparalleled dimensions.
I thought this was as stunning as Bryce canyon and less photographed. Not too many people were on the hike either, it allowed a lot of peace and quiet without people getting in the way of my photographs! The trail offers the best view possible of a canyon and I’m so glad I concluded my trip with this.
The hike is slightly dangerous because there are often no railings or bushes to protect you on both sides! It’s also very narrow and lots of loose gravels. It was my last day and I was sick of wearing my hiking boots and didn’t know what I was getting myself into by wearing flip flops! Definitely wear hiking boots for this. For the part I hiked through, there was a gradual incline, but it wasn’t too bad. There’s hardly any shade though.
You can continue on to the tower bridge for 4 miles, end at sunrise point for 5.7 miles or finish the whole loop for 8 miles through the rim hike.
I read that most of the hike has canyon views though you do go through wooded areas. the whole hike is rather strenuous, not only is it 8 miles in length, the elevation change of 1000ft
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Tip: Do this! One of the best hikes in bryce canyon! And it’s free too since you don’t have to go inside Bryce canyon!
Favourites: panoramic view of the canyons. Dramatic levels.
Do not want: the loop is super long… otherwise you end up somewhere else. I found the beginning most magnificent, as I don’t know how it can get any better!
Last words: panoramic views!