Under-the-Rim Trail

The Under-the-Rim Trail extends 22.9 miles through diverse landscapes, connecting Bryce Point to Rainbow Point at an elevation of 2,389 meters.

The National Park Service and Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the trail between 1934 and 1935, initially for fire suppression access in wooded areas.

The trail received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1995, recognizing its role in recreational development of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Multiple designated campsites along the trail allow hikers to divide the journey into segments, with connections to Sheep Creek and Swamp Canyon trails.

The path offers different perspectives than other park trails by following the base rather than the rim of the Paunsaugunt Plateau formations.

Location: Garfield County

Location: Kane County

Architects: National Park Service, Civilian Conservation Corps

Elevation above the sea: 2,389 m

Website: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry_Hiking_Brochure_2018.pdf

Website: https://nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry_Hiking_Brochure_2018.pdf

GPS coordinates: 37.58528,-112.16361

Latest update: April 4, 2025 11:00