Fairyland Loop -Bryce Canyon

 October 4, 2021

Fortified with an egg sandwich and a really good coffee, we packed up the car and headed to Bryce for the Fairyland loop trail. This was easily one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever experienced.


Susan and Lyne at the Great Wall:

The 8.5 miles started out from the sunrise point area and soon we lost the crowds and were hiking pretty much by ourselves. I know not everyone is up for such a hike, but it seems such a shame to miss the sights from down in the canyon.

After we passed the Great Wall, our next waypoint was the tower bridge. We wondered if it was a log bridge, or a stone passage or named after the Tower Bridge in London. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the latter. 



We stopped for some snacks and water and to admire the sight. We were off on a short side trail, so backtracked to resume the Fairyland loop. We hiked, took photos, chatted and admired the landscape. It really was surreal and varied.



                            This tree reminded me of the kraken!

There was not a huge amount of elevation, but it was warm, dry, and long. If you fear heights, there were a few spots that seemed dangerous, but I just focused on the path and made it through without too much angst. For example, this traverse made me stop and think before...


I summoned my courage and crossed.



We ran into just a few other hikers, found a downed log to have lunch on, and hiked some more.




We realized that each of us had uttered "Oh wow" way too many times. The formation of hoodoos is interesting.


We struggled to find words to describe this place!


I'm sure these formations have names, but we just called them Oh Wow!



We finally made it back up to the rim trail, but still had a couple of miles to get back to the car. 


After this you would think dinner and a glass of wine, but that would have to wait. We got in the car and drove 2+ hours to an AirBNB in LaVerkin, Utah about a 20 minute drive from Zion National Park. We found a restaurant, and had dinner and got some rest.




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