Near Golden Wall Loop
View from Pink Ledges Trail
Near Golden Wall Loop
At the pull-off near the start of the Hoodoo Trail.
Near Golden Wall Loop
Near the Bryce Canyon to Red Canyon Bike Path.
Near Golden Wall Loop
From Hoodoo Trail. Tower almost looks like some kind of creature.
Near Golden Wall Loop
Hoodoos.

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Golden Wall Loop

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Unique hike through stunning Bryce-like geological features.
4.4
mi
Distance
1,009
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingGeologically SignificantViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.4mi
Distance
1,009ft
Elevation Gain
1,009ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
7,887ft
High Point
7,149ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start by parking at the Red Canyon Visitor Center, cross the road to the south, and follow the paved path down the canyon for a short distance before spotting an obvious trail on your left marked Golden Wall Trail. Follow the route across a wide wash before hiking through ponderosa pines and remarkable redrock hoodoos.At 0.5 miles into the trail, there is a split. Stay on the Golden Wall Trail or take an alternate trail to your left. Both are great options and quickly reunite.Continue on this trail for 2.9 miles until it intersects with Buckhorn Trail. An optional out-and-back to the left takes you to the top of Buckhorn Trail, offering nice views of the surrounding area. Take a right at this intersection, following the trail through Red Canyon Campground to the paved trail that parallels the road. Follow this for another short distance down the canyon back to your vehicle.

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