Last updated: April 5, 2024
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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.
Details
Duration
3-4 Hours
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Bryce Point
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Due to the park's natural terrain, this is not considered an accessible trail.
- Surface Type: Firm Native Sediment
- Total Ascent: 1145 feet (349 meters)
- Length: 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Typical Grade: 11.0% (Queen's); 6.0% (Peekaboo)
- Maximum Grade: 25.0% (Queen's); 27.0% (Peekaboo)
- Typical Cross Slope: 5.0% (Queen's); 4.0% (Peekaboo)
- Maximum Cross Slope: 17.0% (Queen's); 21.0% (Peekaboo)
- Typical Width: 81 inches (206 cm) (Queen's); 76 inches (193 cm) (Peekaboo)
- Minimum Width: 33 inches (84 cm) (Queen's); 48 inches (122 cm) (Peekaboo)
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