Near Agua Canyon Connecting Trail
Views from Ponderosa Point Bryce Canyon
Near Agua Canyon Connecting Trail
Ponderosa Point, Bryce Canyon

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Agua Canyon Connecting Trail

2.0 (1 Rating)
Connects the Under-the-Rim Trail with the main park road at Ponderosa Point.
1.9
mi
Distance
254
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.92mi
Distance
254ft
Elevation Gain
1,025ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
9,011ft
High Point
8,145ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Although this is more of a functional trail, linking the southern part of the Under-the-Rim Trail with the main park road at Ponderosa Point, it does have nice scenery. From the parking lot, surmount a short hill via switchbacks and enjoy broad views up and down the rim. Duck into a more wooded area for the gradual descent off the plateau. After navigating a series of steep switchbacks to pass the pink limestone cliffs, head down the ridge that forms the southern edge of Agua Canyon. You'll arrive at a junction with the Under-the-Rim Trail at approximately 17 miles from where it started at Bryce Point. From this junction, enjoy views north of multicolored Agua Canyon and Natural Bridge. Rainbow Point is above the skyline to the south.

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