Bryce Canyon National Park Full Moon Hike on 25 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 14:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bryce Canyon National Park and its Full Moon Hike are set for 25 October 2026, when a ranger-led programme begins at 5.30pm in Bryce, Utah. The park lists the date as part of its 2026 moonlight hiking schedule, giving Western European visitors a fixed autumn date for a night programme among the hoodoos.
The event takes place in the United States national park after dark. Its precise meeting point and route are supplied to participants at check-in, rather than published as a permanent trail itinerary.
Bryce Canyon National Park sets Full Moon Hike for 25 October
Recreation.gov lists the Full Moon Hike at Bryce Canyon National Park for Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 5.30pm. The programme is led by a park ranger and is offered on a full-moon date as part of the park's 2026 schedule.
The 2026 moonlight hike schedule says the route can range from an easier walk along the plateau rim to a more strenuous descent into the canyon. The programme normally covers 1.5 to 3 km (1 to 2 miles) on uneven ground, with elevation gains and changing conditions after sunset.
The hoodoo amphitheatre shapes the night programme
The National Park Service describes the park as a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase. Its Bryce Amphitheater contains a dense concentration of hoodoos, the irregular rock columns that form the setting for views from the rim and trails below it.
That geography gives the October programme a specific character: the same rock formations that define daytime viewpoints become the setting for a ranger-led walk under moonlight. The National Park Service park overview also notes the site's high elevation and dark night skies, both relevant to an outdoor activity that begins in the evening.
Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Full Moon Hike begins at 5.30pm on 25 October 2026. The date and time are listed for Bryce Canyon National Park on the 2026 programme schedule.
- Access requires a reservation, and participants must check in at the Visitor Center by 3pm on 25 October 2026. Rangers provide the meeting location and route after check-in.
- The park is in Bryce, Utah, with the Visitor Center listed at Hwy 63, Bryce, Utah. The exact hike location is not fixed in advance for visitors.
- The route may use uneven surfaces, elevation gains, steep rocky trails or the plateau rim. Hiking boots or hiking shoes with lug soles are required, and the activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- White light from torches or headlamps is not allowed during the hike. Red lights may be used when necessary, and participants should bring a jacket because temperatures can fall after sunset.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Bryce Canyon National Park
When does the Full Moon Hike take place at Bryce Canyon National Park?
The ranger-led hike begins at 5.30pm on 25 October 2026.
Where is Bryce Canyon National Park and how do you get there?
The park is in Bryce, Utah, and the programme's check-in point is the Visitor Center on Hwy 63.
What is Bryce Canyon National Park?
It is a United States national park on a high plateau with a concentration of hoodoos, including the Bryce Amphitheater and trails below its rim.
