Peekaboo Loop Trail,
Bryce Canyon National Park

Located 20.9 miles from Panguitch, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
6,698 Steps 1  (3.0 mi)
Trails National Parks Bryce Canyon Peekaboo Loop Trail

The Peekaboo Loop Trail begins at the scenic overlook of Bryce Point, it starts by descending quickly into the inner amphitheatre. Although classified as moderate, there are several sections with a steep climb. This is an interesting trail due to the diversity of the scenery and the different structures of the Hoodoos compared to the Fairyland Loop Trail.

Peekaboo Loop Trail

Elevation

The Peekaboo Loop Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,781 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,417 ft. and an elevation range of 364 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.0 mi7,417 ft7,781 ft364 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.5 hrs38.5462 ft447 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.5 hrs37.2447 ft462 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Peekaboo Loop Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Wilson Peak, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Bryce Canyon, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tropic Canyon, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Tropic Reservoir, UT
  5. Topo Map: Bryce Point, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Cannonville, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Podunk Creek, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Rainbow Point, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bull Valley Gorge, UT

FAQ

What is the length of the Peekaboo Loop Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.0 miles (4.8 km) or 6,698 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Peekaboo Loop Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.5 hours in one direction and in 1.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.