Riggs Spring Loop Trail
Kanab, Utah
Address: | Rainbow Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA |
GPS: |
37°28'29.1"N 112°14'26.0"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Utah |
Trails/Routes: | 8.1 mi |
Trails Rocks National Park
Hike
Riggs Spring Loop Trail is the perfect trail for hikers wishing to escape to the wilderness. This is one of the least trafficked trails in Bryce Canyon and one of the most forested. The ponderosa pines surround the Riggs Spring Loop Trail, after your decent into the canyon, making this a unique trail in the park.
The loop is a little over 8 miles in length. Because of its length and steep ascent, Riggs Spring Loop Trail is considered one of the more difficult trails in Bryce Canyon. The loop ascends and descends 2248 feet. Hikers should come prepared for a long, strenuous hike.
Riggs Spring Loop Trail begins near Rainbow Point and Yovimpa Point. Hikers connect to the loop using Bristlecone Loop Trail. This trail begins at the Rainbow Point parking lot. From Bristlecone Loop Trail hikers can find clearly marked turn offs for Riggs Spring Loop Trail. The turn offs are found about a quarter mile from the trailhead.
Though Riggs Spring Loop Trail has fewer views of the more popular Bryce Canyon rock formations, hikers experience wonderful views of the Pink Cliffs and green forests that can’t be experienced anywhere else in the park. Riggs Spring Loop Trail is a wonderful way for hikers to experience some of the park's lesser known beauties on a peaceful trail.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Kanab, Utah
- Head north on S 100 E (180 ft)
- Continue onto E Center St (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto US-89 N/N 300 WContinue to follow US-89 N(59.8 mi)
- Turn right onto UT-12 E (13.6 mi)
- Turn right onto UT-63 S (20.6 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(92 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
8.1 milesReal Ascent ?
2,099 feetReal Descent ?
2,164 feetGrade (-28° to 24°)
-53% to 43%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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