Highlight • Natural Monument
The Bear
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Chuck Heckman
May 3, 2023
Hiking
Located on the Fairyland Trail, this iconic hoodoo (rock spire) is aptly named for resembling a black bear, which also frequent the area.
ALehment
October 1, 2017
Hiking
Walking along the Fairyland trail: with a little imagination you will also see the cat lying on the rock!
Caro "LadyOutdoors"
April 4, 2018
Hiking
One of the various stone formations that nature gave a curious shape. On top of a hoodoo you find a sitting "cat" overlooking the canyon.
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4.9
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1,605
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12.7km
03:45
380m
380m
Hike the 7.9-mile Fairyland Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park for immersive views of hoodoos and unique rock formations.
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Elevation 2,250 m
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