Bryce Canyon Full Moon Guided Hike
Explore Bryce Canyon’s Navajo Loop by full moon with a local guide
Duration
2 hrs
Includes
Guided hike, safety lights
Highlights
Explore Bryce Canyon National Park after dark on a guided full-moon hike along the Navajo Loop. Experience a quieter side of the canyon as moonlight reveals its hoodoos and walls.
- Follow moonlight through Bryce Canyon after daytime crowds fade
- See hoodoos and canyon walls in low light
- Join a guide trained as a Wilderness First Responder
- Experience a limited-availability hike timed to the moon cycle
Itinerary
- Private welcome at trailhead - Your guide sets the pace and reviews the Goop tradition
- Moonlit descent - Follow the glow of the canyon walls as crowds disappear
- Guided storytelling - Hoodoo formation, canyon myths, Bryce family history
- Astronomy pause - Learn to read constellations, moon cycles, and night navigation
- Signature viewpoints - Low-light photos, quiet moments, canyon immersion
- Gentle ascent - Stop for breathers, reflections, and the changing canyon shadows
- Return to trailhead - Optional recommendations for sunrise spots or local eats
Important details
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early at the Navajo Loop Trailhead near Sunset Point
- Ages 8+ only; children under 16 must join with a parent or legal guardian
- Requires completing the full 3-mile loop with moderate elevation changes, steep sections, and uneven terrain at over 7,000 feet
- Requires comfort walking on uneven terrain in low-light conditions
- Wear closed-toe hiking shoes and bring sun protection plus at least 1 liter of water per person
- Not suitable for impaired mobility, unstable footing, or difficulty walking on uneven terrain; strollers, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters cannot use the trail
- Stay with the group, follow the guide’s safety instructions, and do not arrive under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Relevant medical information and group mobility concerns are required
- Expect weather, cloud cover, trail closures, or unsafe conditions to change or cancel the hike
- Plan extra time for limited trailhead parking; a free park shuttle runs from the Visitor Center to Sunset Point
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when you cancel 48 or more hours before the tour. Receive a 50% refund when you cancel 24–48 hours before. No refund for cancellations under 24 hours before the tour or no-shows.
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FAQs
Wear closed-toe hiking shoes and bring warm layers (temperatures drop quickly at night). Bring at least 1 liter of water per person, a small backpack or waist pack, a fully charged phone, and any personal medications (such as inhalers or an EpiPen). Sun protection is also recommended.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time. Parking at the trailhead is limited, so arrive early if you want to try for a spot. If it’s full, use the free park shuttle, which runs every 8–10 minutes from the Visitor Center and drops off at Sunset Point.
You’ll hike about 3 miles with moderate elevation changes. The trail is well-maintained but can be steep, with uneven steps, switchbacks, and sections of soft footing. The hike takes place at over 7,000 feet, so hydrate and pace yourself.
Meeting details
Sunset point, Bryce Canyon National Park