Bristlecone Loop Hike the Hoodoos

About This Trail

Bryce Canyon's 'I Hiked the Hoodoos' program combines serious hiking with a tactical scavenger hunt for real rewards. You've got two routes: log 3+ miles on designated trails or hunt benchmarks with pencil rubbings and selfies as proof. Benchmarks span eight trails—Mossy Cave, Rim Trail, Tower Bridge, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, Peekaboo Loop, Sheep Creek, and Bristlecone Loop. Submit your documentation at the Visitor Center and claim your reward.

Highlights

Insider Tips

• Benchmarks are NOT limited to Bristlecone Loop—they're on eight trails total. Mix and match to complete the hunt efficiently. • The Junior Ranger book shows benchmark locations; it's your tactical advantage. • You don't have to finish Bristlecone in one push. Hunt benchmarks as you explore multiple trails across the park. • Each benchmark has a unique location; some are marked with metal discs.

Family Info

The program is designed for all individuals. Kids can hunt benchmarks or hike the 3-mile option with adult supervision. The flexible requirements accommodate mixed fitness levels.

What Hikers Say

Hikers report the 'I Hiked the Hoodoos' program engages all ages with achievable goals and tangible rewards. The scavenger hunt element adds purpose beyond standard hiking; flexibility in distance (3+ miles) or benchmark hunting keeps it accessible.