A vivid corridor of orange-red hoodoos and ponderosa pines along Scenic Byway 12, often called 'Little Bryce' — you drive through two red-rock arch tunnels right on the highway. Part of Dixie National Forest, it offers Bryce-style scenery with no entrance fee, far fewer people, and trails open to bikes, horses, and even ATVs on designated routes.
| Category | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Panguitch |
| Top activities | Photographing the highway arch tunnels, Hiking Pink Ledges, Arches, and Golden Wall trails, Riding the paved Red Canyon bike path (up to 15 miles toward Bryce), Thunder Mountain mountain bike trail, Visitor center exhibits |
| Best time to visit | April through October; morning light is best on the hoodoos. The paved bike path is glorious in fall. |
| Entrance fee | Free |
| Permits | None. On paved Scenic Byway 12; visitor center open seasonally. |
Visitor tip: Do the short Pink Ledges or Arches trail from the visitor center at golden hour — you get Bryce-quality hoodoo photos for free without Bryce's crowds or shuttle.
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