More than 2,500,000 people visit Bryce Canyon National Park every year. Its amphitheaters of stunning hoodoos and vast, untouched landscape beckon folks from all over the world, and during tourist season it can get pretty crowded.

The park is very different during winter months. While there are fewer services available, there are also way fewer tourists. If you’re willing to bundle up before heading out on your Bryce Canyon adventure, you’ll be richly rewarded with an enchanting, snowy landscape, and you might have the view all to yourself.

Bryce Canyon National Park covers 35,835 acres, and its hoodoos and red-rock cliffs are absolutely stunning.
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Because this beautiful park is located in Southern Utah, you might think that it's balmy and warm year-round. Nope! Bryce Canyon sits high up on the Colorado Plateau, so it gets a fair amount of snow during winter months.
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The Visitor Center sits at 7,894 feet elevation, and Rainbow Point is a whopping 9,115 feet above sea level. In February, the average high temperature here is just 38.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The contrast of the brightly-colored hoodoos and a dusting of pure, white snow makes the amphitheaters even more compelling on a sunny, winter day...
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...but even when it's overcast here, it's still absolutely gorgeous.
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This place truly is a winter wonderland, and when the fog rolls in, it has an ethereal beauty that's hard to beat.
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Just because it's chilly, there's no reason not to visit. You'll still find plenty to see and do when snow blankets the park.
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Bundle up and explore the trails here. Instead of fighting tourists for space, you'll have plenty of room to stroll along and enjoy the quiet, peaceful surroundings.
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You'll want to have a pair of traction cleats or snowshoes in order to explore the steep paths safely. Hiking poles are a good idea as well.
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Don't forget to bring your camera along! You'll definitely want to capture this magical, winter landscape.
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Have you visited Bryce Canyon National Park during the winter? If not, consider making a trip soon!

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