Red Canyon

Description: Red Canyon is located about 9.3mi west of Bryce Canyon NP. The park is located directly on Scenic Byway 12 and will probably be passed by most tourists on the way to the famous big brother, the Bryce Canyon NP. Since there is hardly any time left on most guided tours, there are almost no busses and crowds here. The masses are passed through here directly and gather at Bryce Canyon NP. Unlike at the neighboring park, here you are at the bottom of the canyon and can hike around on several trails to the top and between the numerous pretty hoodoos. Bryce Canyon is more explored from the rim down.

Our rating: We have also driven through the park so far and have not really taken much time for it. Sure, as an individual tourist you have the opportunity to stop and hike a few steps, but we have not really explored the park yet. While I write this and also look at the photos again, I ask myself why we have never taken more time for the park. He would have deserved it in any case. Maybe the park is not as huge as the national park next door, but the hoodoos and rock formations are in no way behind those in Bryce Canyon NP.