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3-4 Hours

Peekaboo Loop

Bryce Canyon National Park

The Peekaboo Loop descends 670 feet (204 meters) from Bryce Point to this hoodoo-filled loop trail before ascending back up to Bryce Point. In summer months, hikers will encounter horses/mules on this trail. We recommend hiking this trail in a clockwise direction.

The Peekaboo Loop descends 670 feet (204 meters) from Bryce Point to this hoodoo-filled loop trail before ascending back up to Bryce Point. In summer months, hikers will encounter horses/mules on this trail. We recommend hiking this trail in a clockwise direction. 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: 5.5 miles (8.9 km) Approximate Time: 3-4 hours Elevation Gain: 1560 feet (474 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 may encounter horses and mules on this trail and should give the right-of-way to these riders.

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Duration

3-4 Hours

Fees Apply

No

Accessibility

Due to the park's natural terrain, this is not considered an accessible trail. Surface Type: Firm Native Sediment Total Ascent: 1560 feet (474 meters) Length: 5.5 mi (8.9km) roundtrip Typical Grade: 6.0% Maximum Grade: 27.0% Typical Cross Slope: 4.0% Maximum Cross Slope: 21.0% Typical Width: 76 inches (193 cm) Minimum Width: 48 inches (122 cm) Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Location

Bryce Point

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