Riggs Spring Loop
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Distance
- 13.9 km
- Elev. gain
- 671 m
- Start
- Riggs Spring Loop Trailhead
- Finish
- Riggs Spring Loop Trailhead
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
About this distance
Far shows National Park Service's published 13.9 km (8.6 mi). The mapped route measures 13.5 km (8.4 mi) — a small mapping variance. Elevation gain shown is National Park Service's published 671 m (2,200 ft), from the same 2024 Backcountry Brochure as the distance above. Far's own profile of the mapped line comes to 585 m. NPS's Yovimpa trailhead page states a different pair — 8.8 mi with 2,503 ft (763 m) — so both figures here are taken from the brochure rather than mixed between sources.
Common questions
- How long is the Riggs Spring Loop?
- The Riggs Spring Loop is 13.9 km (8.6 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Riggs Spring Loop have?
- The Riggs Spring Loop has about 671 m (2,201 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Riggs Spring Loop start and finish?
- The Riggs Spring Loop starts and finishes at Riggs Spring Loop Trailhead.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Riggs Spring Loop?
- Far shows National Park Service's published 13.9 km (8.6 mi). The mapped route measures 13.5 km (8.4 mi) — a small mapping variance. Elevation gain shown is National Park Service's published 671 m (2,200 ft), from the same 2024 Backcountry Brochure as the distance above. Far's own profile of the mapped line comes to 585 m. NPS's Yovimpa trailhead page states a different pair — 8.8 mi with 2,503 ft (763 m) — so both figures here are taken from the brochure rather than mixed between sources.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap13.5 km · 585 m gain
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 22, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.