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Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike the Hoodoos

Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike the HoodoosPhoto: NPS Photo
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Is Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike the Hoodoos open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bryce Canyon National Park. It doesn't name Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike the Hoodoos, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Trail Closures Due to Recent Rains

    Park closure covering Bryce Canyon National Park · NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Current Fire Restrictions

    Park alert covering Bryce Canyon National Park · NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Bryce Canyon National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike the Hoodoos is a loop hike in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, managed by the National Park Service. The route sits within the park's boundaries, and the Peekaboo Loop Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, making it an easy pairing for a longer day in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. The station sits at about 7,890 feet, so temperatures on the trail may run slightly cooler. A fee is charged for the hike. North Campground and Sunset Campground are both about 1.4 miles away, and the Wall of Windows Hike the Hoodoos is about half a mile off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike the Hoodoos

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 17°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 29°

      6 wet

    5. May

      63° / 37°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 45°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 52°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 50°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 17°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs, UT, 1.9 mi away at 7,890 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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