MSFS scenery

MSFS Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (v2) Scenery

Bryce Canyon National Park springs to life with updated photogrammetry and refined textures that blend cleanly with the default terrain, highlighting signature hoodoos and viewpoints from Fairyland to Rainbow Point. Version 2 expands coverage north and south and adds polish across three areas for richer sightseeing in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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A rugged landscape of red and orange canyons stretches into the distance under a clear sky with the moon visible.

A blue and yellow single-engine aircraft flies above a rugged red rock canyon with dramatic clouds and distant forested hills.

A landscape of red and orange rock formations stretches across the scene, with scattered trees and the moon visible above the horizon.

A white helicopter with a black nose and visible pilot flies above a dense forest at sunset with distant rocky cliffs.

A white glider with blue wingtips soars above a rugged landscape of red rock formations and scattered green forest.

A white glider with a blue tail soars above rugged red rock formations and dense green forests stretching into the distance.

A white glider with blue winglets soars above a rugged red canyon landscape under scattered cumulus clouds and a blue sky.

Aerial view of rugged, sunlit red rock canyons with deep shadows and patches of green vegetation scattered throughout the landscape.

A white glider with long wings soars above a landscape of red rock formations, green forests, and scattered clouds.

A single-propeller aircraft with a blue and green paint scheme flies above a rugged canyon with red and orange cliffs.

A rugged landscape of reddish rock formations and dense forest stretches into the distance under a clear sky with a visible moon.

A single long runway with a parallel taxiway sits in a sparsely vegetated area, with buildings and roads clustered to the northeast.

A rugged landscape of red and orange mesas and ridges is illuminated by low sunlight under a clear sky with a visible moon.

A white helicopter flies above a rugged landscape of red rock formations and dense green forests during golden hour lighting.

A single long runway sits in a sparsely vegetated landscape with distant red rock formations illuminated by low sunlight.

A white helicopter flies above a forested area near a small town at sunset, with the moon visible in the sky.

Aerial view shows rugged red and white striped canyons with winding valleys, transitioning to a sunlit flat plain under a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view shows rugged mountain terrain with red rock formations, scattered low clouds, and the moon visible above the horizon at sunrise.

Aerial view shows a rugged red rock canyon landscape with scattered vegetation, partially covered by low clouds under a clear sky.

An aerial perspective shows rugged mountains with red rock formations and scattered clouds illuminated by the low angle of the sun.

A small single-engine aircraft is parked on the ramp near a fuel truck under a clear sky with the sun low on the horizon.

A blue single-engine aircraft is positioned on a long asphalt runway under a sky filled with large, scattered clouds.

A white helicopter flies above a forested landscape with rolling hills and reddish cliffs under a clear sky at sunset.

A small airport with a single runway sits in a wide, open landscape beneath dramatic, dark clouds and scattered sunlight.

A small blue and green aircraft with landing gear extended flies low over a runway under a sky filled with dramatic clouds.

A small single-engine aircraft is parked near fuel pumps and a tanker truck under dramatic, dark clouds at a rural airport.

Aerial view shows rugged green mountains with patches of reddish rock formations and scattered low clouds under a clear blue sky.

A rugged desert canyon landscape with tall rock spires is illuminated by low sunlight under a clear sky with a visible moon.

A runway marked with the number 3 stretches into the distance under dramatic, dark clouds with scattered sunlight breaking through.

A blue and yellow single-engine aircraft with the registration ASXG sits on a runway under a sky filled with scattered clouds.

A rugged landscape of red rock cliffs and mesas stretches beneath a clear sky with scattered clouds along the horizon.

A landscape of rugged red rock canyons and green vegetation stretches beneath a partly cloudy sky at sunset or sunrise.

A dramatic sunrise casts warm light over rugged red rock formations, distant mesas, and low-lying mist in a mountainous landscape.

A rugged canyon landscape stretches beneath scattered clouds as the sun rises on the horizon, casting orange light and long shadows.

A rugged canyon landscape is illuminated by low orange sunlight with a layer of mist stretching across the valley below scattered clouds.

A landscape with reddish rocky terrain and scattered vegetation is illuminated by low sunlight, with mist and clouds along the distant horizon.

A rugged landscape of reddish rock formations and forested valleys stretches beneath a purple twilight sky with low clouds on the horizon.

A wide aerial view shows rugged red and green hills with scattered clouds and long evening shadows stretching across the landscape.

A canyon landscape with rugged red rock formations is shown at dusk, with a lit parking area visible in the foreground.

A layer of pinkish fog covers rolling hills and plateaus beneath a sky with scattered orange clouds at sunrise or sunset.

Low orange sunlight illuminates scattered clouds and a distant ridgeline above misty terrain, creating a warm, early morning atmosphere.

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Expert Overview

This comprehensive scenery add-on by developer Jeppeson2001 refreshes Bryce Canyon National Park in Microsoft Flight Simulator with enhanced photogrammetry and expanded coverage across its iconic hoodoos, viewpoints, and surrounding terrain. Drawing on years of experience in the PC flight simulation industry, I found the v2 update delivers notable improvements in texture blending, topographical accuracy, and overall immersion. These refinements significantly elevate aerial sightseeing for virtual pilots seeking realistic cliffside landforms and awe-inspiring rock structures.

Performance-wise, the mod can be resource-intensive due to its high-resolution 3D data, but a mid-range system should still handle it capably. From Rainbow Point to Fairyland Point, this pack breathes new life into the famous vistas, transforming your flight simulator environment into a photorealistic experience. Having tested this expansion extensively, my opinion is that it’s a remarkable upgrade for any aviation enthusiast eager to explore one of Utah’s most stunning geological wonders in MSFS.

Another scenery add-on pack developed by Jeppeson2001 brings Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah up to date with the latest maps data (photogrammetry) to the Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.

Bryce Canyon add-on as displayed from the air in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). You may have previously downloaded Zion Canyon National Park, Utah Scenery by the same developer and been impressed - this scenery add-on covering Bryce Canyon and the surrounding area also does not fail to impress albeit it's quite resource-intensive.

This pack includes the latest v2 update released by the developer which includes tweaks and extensions to the scenery areas covered. The entire coverage area has been extended to the North and South and textures have been adjusted and fixed to better blend with the default Microsoft FS textures (base).

The developer has created this pack because the default offerings in the MSFS pack did not have much detail - and users are reporting - even after the Sim Update covering North America, this pack is still much better than what's offered by Microsoft. They have also explained that the famous "hoodoos" was not even included.

However, texture quality and detailing do come at a price. The scenery is very large and textures and 3D data are intensive and will require a lot of system resources to run. Having said that, a mid-range machine should be able to handle this scenery without issues. The developer has also recommended, "When not intending to fly in this region I suggest that you move these files out of your Community folder until you decide to fly in this region again."

Bryce Canyon is a large area with many landmarks and attractions available to view by air in the simulator. Here are some of the landmarks/scenic places covered in this scenery pack;

Rainbow and Yovimpa Points
Natural Bridge
Farview Point
Paria View
Bryce Point
Sunrise and Sunset Points

Three areas are covered (also represented by three separate folders):

Fairyland Point area (north Bryce Canyon)
Inspiration Point area
Rainbox Point area (South Bryce Canyon)

The best starting point for taking off an aircraft in the sim in order to experience the scenery is Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE). You then need to fly South and the National Park is located there - it will be easy to find.

Installation

Simply extract the archive and copy the following folders into your MSFS community folder;

BryceCanyon_FairylandPoint
BryceCanyon_InspirationPoint
BryceCanyon_RainbowPoint

Developer: Jeppeson2001.

Currently, the developer does not publish a public donation page. If this changes we will add it here.

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bryce-canyon-msfs-v2.zip

File size

2.16 GB

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How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.