A newly finished paved path now stretches 20 miles across southern Utah, linking some of Bryce Canyon National Park's most photographed overlooks to the forest beyond its boundary. The final 2.7-mile segment of the route, known as the Canyon2Canyon Trail, wrapped up construction that connects Bryce Point in the national park all the way to Red Canyon in the Dixie National Forest.
Work on that last stretch began in May 2025 and finished in September 2026, according to abc4.com. The project, described as a year-long paved pathway effort connecting popular visitor destinations throughout the park, was reported complete by KSL News. A collaborative effort between the Federal Highway Administration and the National Park Service helped get the final phase across the finish line, per kslnewsradio.com.
A Corridor Stitching Together the Park's Best Views
The paved pathway now functions as both a transportation route and a recreation corridor, tying together some of the park's most visited spots. The route connects the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Sunset Point, Inspiration Point, Bryce Point and both of the park's campgrounds, the ABC4 report notes. KSL News similarly described the trail as linking the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, the Lodge, Inspiration Point and certain campground sites, per the National Park Service.
For visitors who come without their own wheels, a separate seven-mile section of the broader bike network connects Bryce Canyon City and the Shuttle Station to the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, the Lodge, Sunset Point and Inspiration Point. According to the National Park Service, travelers can rent an e-bike or a standard bike at the Historic Service Station if they want to pedal that stretch without hauling their own gear.
Who Can Use the Trail, and When
The Canyon2Canyon Trail was built to accommodate a wide mix of non-motorized traffic. It is open to pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users, leashed pets, non-motorized scooter users, skaters and longboarders, the same ABC4 report states. E-bikes are also permitted, subject to National Park Service guidelines governing their use on park trails.
The path's utility doesn't end when the snow falls. During winter months, portions of the route become a corridor for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, giving the trail a year-round role in how people move through and experience the park beyond the typical summer rush.
A Discrepancy in the Project's Own Numbers
A Discrepancy in the Project's Own Numbers Earlier planning materials, including a 2025 release from the National Park Service, described the work as the final 2.3-mile segment of a 22-mile shared use path stretching from Bryce Canyon City through the park to Red Canyon. More recent accounts describe a 2.7-mile final segment, while the NPS bike page lists the path at 20 miles.
What is clear is that the long-running project has reached a milestone moment for a park that draws visitors hoping to walk, bike or ski past its namesake hoodoos without competing for parking at every overlook. With the Bryce Point to Red Canyon connection now open, the Canyon2Canyon Trail gives both day-trippers and more ambitious cyclists a continuous paved option for crossing one of southern Utah's signature landscapes.
