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Best Sunrise Spot in Bryce Canyon

There are a few things you need to know about Bryce Point before we arrive. Bryce Point is the best place in the whole park to see the sunrise. I know, I know, there's a whole viewpoint called Sunrise Point, but trust me on this.

Bryce Point is one of the most eastern-facing points in the park. And when the sun rises, the rays hit the top of the hoodoos in such a way that they look like candles on a birthday cake. It's a pretty magical experience.

Sunrise and Sunset Times

The park rangers post the estimated sunrise and sunset times at the entrance gate to the park. So if you're planning on spending a few days here, check it out. Bryce Point serves as the trailhead for the popular Hat Shop Trail and Peekaboo Loop.

Don't let the names fool you. They're pretty advanced five-mile hikes that will take you down through the maze of hoodoos. The Peekaboo Loop floods during heavy rains in the summer, so make sure to check the trail closures.

Pariah View and Peregrine Falcons

After exploring Bryce Point, leave the lot and continue straight to Pariah View. This is one of the best places in the park to spot peregrine falcons, who make their nests in the cliffs. You'll recognize them by their gray heads, horizontal striped chests, and legs that look like they're wearing pajama pants.

Even though they're dressed for bed, the peregrine falcon is no sleepyhead. It's one of the world's fastest birds, sometimes clocking in at 175 miles or 282 kilometers an hour. If you see a peregrine falcon perched way up high, be sure to keep your eye on that swift bird.

Most likely, it has spotted a rodent down below and will promptly swoop down and snatch it up in a matter of seconds. Listen for these sounds to know if a peregrine falcon is nearby.

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We hope that we’ve given you all the information you need to make the most of your day. Your vacation is extremely important to us so if you have any questions feel free to reach out at aloha@shakaguide.com.

For more detailed information to help you plan, check out our Bryce Canyon National Park Itinerary and Know Before You Go article.