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Under-the-Rim Trail

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Distance
36.9 km
Elev. gain
1,793 m
Start
Peekaboo Loop / Hat Shop / Under-the-Rim Trailhead
Finish
Bristlecone 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 36.9 km (22.9 mi). The mapped route measures 35.7 km (22.2 mi) — a small mapping variance. Elevation gain shown is National Park Service's published 1793 m. Far's own profile of the mapped line comes to 1636 m.

Common questions

How long is the Under-the-Rim Trail?
The Under-the-Rim Trail is 36.9 km (22.9 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Under-the-Rim Trail have?
The Under-the-Rim Trail has about 1,793 m (5,883 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Under-the-Rim Trail start and finish?
The Under-the-Rim Trail runs between Peekaboo Loop / Hat Shop / Under-the-Rim Trailhead and Bristlecone Loop Trailhead.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Under-the-Rim Trail?
Far shows National Park Service's published 36.9 km (22.9 mi). The mapped route measures 35.7 km (22.2 mi) — a small mapping variance. Elevation gain shown is National Park Service's published 1793 m. Far's own profile of the mapped line comes to 1636 m.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.