Bryce Amphitheater Traverse

The Bryce Amphitheater Traverse is a one-way hike combining the Peekaboo Loop with the Queen's Garden trail. Hikers descend from Bryce Point, turning left (clockwise) on Peekaboo Loop and then connecting to the Queen's Garden trail to ascend to Sunrise Point. Trailhead: Bryce Point Parking: At trailhead (check when parking lots are busiest). Oversized vehicles are not permitted in this parking area when the shuttle is in operation. Distance: 4.7 miles (7.6 km) Approximate Time: 3-4 hours Elevation Gain: 1145 feet (349 meters) Difficulty: Strenuous (rapid elevation gain, longer length) Services: Pit toilets on the west side of Peekaboo Loop (summer only) Shuttle Service: Yes. This trail may be inaccessible during mid-winter due to snow depths ranging from 2-15 ft. (.7-5 m) Pets are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal? Hikers will encounter horses and mules on the Peekaboo Loop and should give the right-of-way to these riders.