Peekaboo Loop - 5.35 Miles Round-Trip

The Peekaboo Loop weaves through a brilliant collection of hoodoos, fins and spires in the Bryce Canyon amphitheater. It's more strenuous than the nearby Navajo, Wall Street and Queens Garden trails, and accordingly sees lighter traffic.

Note:
Some park literature incompletely suggests the loop is only 3 miles long. While the loop segment is indeed 3 miles, a steep 1.15 mile trail must be traveled to reach it. The distance and elevation gain figures shown here reflect total roundtrip travel from Bryce Point. The following description travels counter-clockwise on the loop:

The trail begins at Bryce Point with rangy views over Bryce Canyon before dropping 563' to the beginning of the loop (1.15 miles : 7,740').

Travel moderates through intricately sculpted hoodoos and rock formations down to the heavily vegetated canyon floor. Thick timber and brush stand in stark contrast to the bright hues of Bryce's geologic features.

The trail passes a spur for the Navajo Trail (2.4 miles : 7,472') and makes a sharp southwest turn. It undulates for several tenths of a mile before climbing steeply toward the canyon rim.

The trail bends south and steepens up the loop's west to the The Wall of Windows. This memorable landmark stretches hundreds of yards and is generally visible for the remainder of the hike.

You'll reach the Bryce Point access trail after 4.2 miles of total hiking, and retrace your steps 1.15 miles and 563' back to Bryce Point.