Bristlecone Loop Trail
Bristlecone Loop Trail is a 1-mile loop foot trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. It climbs 200 ft to a high point of 9,111 ft. Difficulty: easy, rated by the National Park Service.
- 1 miloop
- 200 ftelevation gain
- 9,111 fthigh point
- Easydifficulty
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From the National Park Service
Bristlecone Loop Trail · rated “Easy”
Distance: 1.0 mile (1.6 km) Approximate Time: 1 hour Elevation Gain: 200 feet (61 meters) Difficulty: Easy (elevation gain of 200 feet or less, shorter length) Services: Accessible restrooms available (seasonally).
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