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Bryce Canyon National Park - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Bryce Canyon National Park are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Brian Head
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Population: 100
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Brian Head is a small resort town 9,850 feet up in the pretty, heavily
forested Markagunt Plateau. In winter visitors come to enjoy Brian
Head Ski Resort; in summer they tackle the highlands mountain biking
and hiking. A few miles from Brian Head is Cedar Breaks National Monument. |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
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Cedar Breaks National Monument is a condensed version of Bryce Canyon,
featuring one wonderful large amphitheater of eroded rock forms along
the edge of the Markagunt Plateau. A short scenic drive along the rim
takes you to good lookouts. There are also a few short hikes along the
rim looking over the amphitheater. |
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Escalante
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Population: 1,000
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Escalante is a small, sleepy ranching town in the middle of nowhere.
To the north is the alpine wilderness of the Aquarius Plateau, in all
other directions lie miles and miles of rugged, pristine red rock desert. |
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Grand Staircase National Monument
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Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is the nation's newest
national monument. It encompasses a huge area of rugged desert and
remote canyons. It has some great scenic drives and challenging hiking
opportunities. |
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Markagunt Plateau
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Markagunt Plateau is a heavily forested highland of peaks, rolling
hills and broad meadows. It contains two splendid scenic drives, a
couple of large natural lakes, and good opportunities for hiking and
mountain biking. Within it is Cedar Breaks National Monument and the
resort town of Brian Head. |
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Panguitch
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Population: 1,500
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Panguitch is a small ranching town in a valley between the Markagunt
and Pausaugunt Plateaus. It serves primarily as a base for those
visiting Bryce Canyon and/or exploring the Markagunt Plateau. |
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Zion National Park
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Zion National Park is Utah's most popular park. The massive cliff
walls of granite that tower above the canyon floor are truly
inspiring. Great day hikes and good backpacking opportunities are
numerous. Easy scenic drives take you to the best views. |
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