Enjoy Bryce Canyon scenery without the crowds. From Panguitch, head south on Highway 89, then turn east onto Highway 12. Go approximately 4.5 miles, pass the Red Canyon Visitor Center, and park at the Red Canyon Trailhead on your left. Watch closely or you may miss it. The trail is accessible to hikers, bikers, and horses. It is believed to have been used by the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy in his escapes from lawmen. You will pass red hoodoos and large, old ponderosa pines as you wind through the bottom of the wash and eventually climb to scenic vistas that culminate at Brayton Point. This trail is part of a larger, well-marked trail system where you can go as little as 4 miles round trip to a 16 mile round trip. The trail is rated as moderate, mostly open to the sun with pockets of shade. Take plenty of water.
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of HEALTH Magazine.