Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail
The 5.2-mile Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail is one of the most beautiful trails in the canyon. It starts at Bryce Point and drops quickly to the canyon floor. One of the most heavily trafficked trails, it offers fantastic views of the hoodoos. Lots of elevation changes keep it interesting, though challenging.
This trail is shared by the horse and mule riders, and they have the right of way. So if you’d rather experience this trail from the back of a horse, sign up for the ride. Unlike at other trails, restrooms are available at the bottom.
Pro Tip: If you have knee problems and take this trail, make sure you carry good walking sticks and use them. Wear hiking shoes that protect your ankles.
Tips For Hiking At Bryce Canyon National Park
All trails below the rim involve steep climbs out of the canyon, so they are never easy. If you have doubts about your ability to climb out, stick to the trails on the rim — they are still spectacular and offer the best views.
Remember that you are in the high desert, and carry plenty of water. A good rule of thumb is to take about 1 quart for every 2 to 3 hours of hiking you’ll be doing. Water stations are set up at the trailheads where you can refill your reusable water bottle or CamelBak.
Park elevations reach 9,000 feet, so you might experience altitude sickness; exertion might give you a headache and leave you light-headed and nauseated. One of the best ways to counteract this is to take it slow, stop often, and drink plenty of water.
Wear good hiking boots with traction and ankle support, especially if you decide to hike into the canyon, where you’ll encounter rocky terrain.
As cute as they might look, stay away from the animals, and never feed even a squirrel. As much as they may like it, human food is not good for them. Feeding them will make them dependent on visitors, and they won’t learn to find food for themselves. It also encourages them to get too close to traffic.
If you are traveling with your pets, keep them on a leash, and only hike on trails where they are allowed.
