Near Pink Ledges Trail
Rock formations that really look like people
Near Pink Ledges Trail
View from Pink Ledges Trail
Near Pink Ledges Trail
At the pull-off near the start of the Hoodoo Trail.
Near Pink Ledges Trail
Near the Bryce Canyon to Red Canyon Bike Path.
Near Pink Ledges Trail
From Hoodoo Trail. Tower almost looks like some kind of creature.

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Pink Ledges Trail

3.8 (4 Ratings)
A short, self-guided interpretive trail exploring the red rock hoodoos and alcoves near the Visitor Center.
0.5
mi
Distance
141
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews
Access Issues
There are no fees to visit Red Canyon and no permit is required.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.52mi
Distance
141ft
Elevation Gain
139ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
7,325ft
High Point
7,184ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Pink Ledges trail is a self-guided interpretive trail. It has numbered posts that are explained by a map obtained at the Visitor Center. The trail starts from the far side of the Visitor Center parking lot. It has moderately steep sections as it climbs past hoodoos, alcoves, and other formations along the cliffs. It returns back near the Visitor Center after only 0.4 miles.

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Contributors
Lee Watts