Hikers in Kings Canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park

Hikers on Queen's Garden Trail, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Photograph by George H.H. Huey, Corbis

Top 10 Canyon Hikes in the U.S. Parks

August 3, 2011
11 min read

The great canyons of the national parks are for most, drive-to jaw-droppers that lie below scenic drives and rim trails that lead to stunning overlooks. For some, though, canyons beg to be explored. Canyon hikes can be quite an undertaking—almost always a steep, dry descent and a climb back—but the sensory experience is worth it.

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