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Winter Activities
Fall, winter and spring are all great times to visit Bryce Canyon.
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Winter is one of the most colorful times of the year at Bryce Canyon National Park. The air is crisp and pure and you can see for hundreds of miles. The park is open all year and is accessible by automobile although sections of the road may be temporarily closed after a heavy snowfall. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular in the park.

 

 Grand Staircase Winter Horseback Riding!
Throughout the year, including winter, we provide 4 guided horseback tours in the Grand Staircase region. Each allows riders to explore and closely investigate the gorgeous landscape of the area, which has several rivers, drainage area, stretches of narrows, and canyons. There are also numerous opportunities in this region to see remnants -- like petroglyphs and ceremonial sites -- of the ancient Indians that lived here. The Willis Creek - Sheep Creek Ride is suitable for all people of all experience levels and lasts 4 and a half to 5 hours. Intermediate and more experienced riders can enjoy the Rock Spring's Draw - Paria and Rock Spring's Draw - Snake Creek rides which last 6 and a half to 8 hours and 7 to 8 hours respectively. Advanced riders can take the tour on the Rock Spring's Draw - Sam Pollock Arch Ride which takes 9 to 10 hours. All children must be at least 10 to join the rides. Visit our Grand Staircase Rides page for more information.

Snowshoeing
Another wonderful winter sport that can be enjoyed at Ruby's. Snowshoe rentals are available at Ruby's Inn. The Bryce Canyon area usually gets plenty of snow in the winter. Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the park and the surrounding national forest. Information is available at Ruby's Inn.

Snowmobiling
Trails start at Best Western Ruby's Inn
Bring your sled and experience the exciting snowmobile trails of Southern Utah.
East Fork Trail - miles of trails and several play areas near Tropic Reservoir and the East Fork of the Sevier River. 20 Miles of Trails through the picturesque Dixie National Forest to scenic plateaus and overviews of Bryce Canyon. Signed and ungroomed trails are also found north of Ruby's Inn, including trails in the Aquarius Plateau complex which climb along ungroomed Forest Service roads that offer spectacular vistas. Other nearby areas include Pine Lake and the Cedar Breaks areas. Snowmobiling is not permitted inside Bryce Canyon National Park. Maps and information are available at Best Western Ruby's Inn. Click here to learn more about trails within Garfield County that may be used for snowmobiling.
Bryce Canyon
Cross Country Skiing
Ski from right outside your guest room door. There is no trail fee. Trails begin just outside the motel and wind through forests of Ponderosa Pines and meadows and overlooks of Bryce Canyon. The groomed trails also interconnect with ski-set trails inside Bryce Canyon National Park. Cross country skiing is permitted inside Bryce Canyon National Park. Exploring the park on skis is one of the best ways to enjoy the peaceful, beautiful scenery and fresh clean air of Bryce. The canyon is especially beautiful in the winter. Rental equipment, maps and information are available at Best Western Ruby's Inn.
 
. Gently Rolling Terrain
. Forests of Ponderosa Pine
. Open Meadows


. Freestyle Skiing
. Groomed Trails - more than 30 km
. Classical Skiing
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Bryce Canyon Winter Festival -
The 2009 Festival will be held on February 14, 15, 16.

Click Here for 2008 Activity Schedule of clinics and activities.
Click Here for 2008 Clinic Descriptions

Click Here to view pictures from the 2008 Winter Festival.
Click Here to view results from the 2008 Winter Festival X-C Ski Race.
Click Here to view results from the 2008 Winter Festival Archery Biathlon. 

Click Here to view pictures from the 2006 Festival's award ceremony.

Click Here to view pictures from the 2005 Festival's award ceremony.
Click Here to view results from events in the 2005 Winter Festival.

Bryce - Ruby's Inn (Sat., Sun. & Mon.) Cross country ski races, archery clinic, archery biathlon competition. Free snowshoe tours, free clinics in photography, snow sculpture, kids' events, entertainment and more. Events may be subject to change due to snow and weather conditions.
Call: (435) 834-5341 or 1-866-866-6616.

*Annual Event (This event is held on President's Day Weekend-dates vary each year).

Something for everyone. Free clinics, demos and tours. XC skiing, snowshoeing, archery, photography and more. Ski archery competition (Sun.) and XC ski races (Mon.).

. Cross country ski tours
. Snowshoe tours and races
. Archery clinic
. Ski Archery competition

. Kayaking demos
. Waxing clinics
. Photography clinics
. Photo contest

. Snow sculpture contest
. People-powered sled race
. Kids snowboot races
. Entertainment

Some of the events and activities are subject to change or cancellation due to snow conditions. However, the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival will be held regardless of snow conditions.

Presidents' Day Weekend
Still a great time come and enjoy Bryce Canyon while staying at Ruby's Inn, For reservations or information call Toll Free 1-866-866-6616. Call Best Western Ruby's Inn for more information, for an update on track conditions, or to make room reservations:
Toll Free 1-866-866-6616.

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