Utah · Hiking

Peekaboo Trail

Peekaboo TrailPhoto: NPS
3.7 mi
round trip
552 ft
climb
5,356 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Peekaboo Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists 2 alerts for Canyonlands National Park.

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

This trail crosses both Wooden Shoe and Lost Canyons on its way to Salt Creek Canyon, passing along high slickrock benches with spectacular views. • Roundtrip Distance: 10.8 mi (17.4 km) • Time: 5-6 hrs • Overall Elevation Change: 429 ft (131 m) Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater. • Difficulty: Strenuous • Hike Description: Steep slopes and nearby cliff edges make this a challenging route. Two ladders must be climbed. View prehistoric rock markings at the end of the trail near Peekaboo camp. • Bring: Water (at least 1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold. • Accessibility: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires climbing two ladders. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers. • Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Peekaboo Trail

    Best months: March–May and September–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

      42° / 17°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 23°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      59° / 30°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 36°

      5 wet

    5. May

      77° / 46°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 56°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 63°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 61°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 51°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 38°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 26°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      42° / 18°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyonlands-The Needles, UT, 2.9 mi away at 4,906 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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