Tower Bridge Trail
A partial Fairyland Loop hike to the Chinese Wall and the shaded Tower Bridge formation.
Route overview
Tower Bridge Trail in Colorado Plateau.
This out-and-back uses the northern section of Fairyland Loop before taking a short spur to Tower Bridge. The route combines open hoodoo scenery, bristlecone pines and a quieter amphitheater experience, while its sustained climb back to the rim makes it more strenuous than the mileage alone suggests.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Colorado Plateau
- Distance
- 4.8 km return
- Typical duration
- 2–3 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Late spring to autumn; winter access requires added approach and traction planning
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Park entry required; no hiking permit
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Steep return climb, loose gravel, sun exposure, lightning, altitude and winter ice
Highlights
Bryce Canyon National Park, Tower Bridge, Fairyland Loop, Chinese Wall, moderate hike
Why find a buddy
A companion supports pace management and turnaround decisions before the long climb back.
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