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The Ultimate Southwest Vacation includes Bryce Canyon!

Stay in Mount Carmel Junction, the heart of the parks, and visit the treasures of the Southwest.

Mileage from Mt. Carmel Jct.
Bryce Canyon 60 miles
Zion National Park 12 miles
Grand Staircase 9 miles
Sand Dunes 11 miles
Dixie Forest 22 miles
Cedar Breaks 45 miles
Red Canyon 47 miles
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In these pages you will find insiders information on Bryce Canyon adventures and hiking. This detailed guide includes road maps, park maps, pictures, trail beta, backpacking, history, fees, geology, flora, fauna, campgrounds, things for kids to do and even information on Bryce Canyon's hidden treasures.

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Directions to Bryce Canyon

From Salt Lake City travel south on Interstate 15 past Beaver to UT 20. Exit on UT 20. Turn south on UT 89 and travel past Panguitch. Follow UT 89 to UT 12. Travel along UT 12 through Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon. Turn south on UT 63 to enter the park.

From Las Vegas: Travel Interstate 15 past St. George to Exit 16. Drive through Hurricane, Utah. Follow Hwy 9 through Hurricane and to the only stop light in LaVerkin. Turn right at the stop light. Continue on Hwy 9 to the south entrance of Zion Park. Drive through Zion to the junction of UT 9 and UT 89 at Mt. Carmel Jct. Turn north on UT 89, then exit on UT 12.

Follow UT 12 through Red Canyon, turning south on UT 63 to enter Bryce Canyon.

Bryce Canyon Hat Shop Hoodoos

The hoodoos at the end of the Bryce Canyon Hat Shop Trail are a unique structure found in Bryce Canyon. Hard rock caps, which are weather resistant, cover the tops of conglomerations of rock and protect them from rapid erosion.

 

 

 

Hat Shop Trail

The beauty of the Hat Shop Trail is that the Hat Shop Hoodoos are different from the usual carved Bryce Canyon hoodoos. The Hat Shop Hoodoos look like a child has been playing in a sandbox filled with limestone, creating delightful conglomerate structures topped with a carefully placed "hat" on top to protect their creation. In reality the "hats" have fallen from the cliffs above, creating a protective "hat" preserving the mass below. The result is a column below the "hat" making the Hat Shop Hoodoos.

See our vacation planning section for suggested Bryce Canyon National Park trails. The shuttle in Bryce Canyon is voluntary.

Hat Shot Trail At a Glance
Photo Album:
Hat Shop Pictures
Trail Map: Bryce Canyon Trail Map
Day Hike: Yes
Distance: 3.8 miles/6km round trip
Average Hiking Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: Steep descent and steep climb back out.
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Permits: Not required.
Trail Conditions: Rock and sand trail with a steep uphill return in full sun.
Trailhead: Bryce Point
Trailend: Same as trailhead
Trail Access: Limited due to winter snow
Best Season: April to October
Elevation: Descent: 1436'/438m Climb: 1436'/438m
Water availability: None, bring your own.

Hat Shop Trail

Take the shuttle or drive to the trailhead. From the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center drive south for 2 miles, turning at the sign for Inspiration Point and Bryce Point. Follow the road to the parking area.

Hat Shop Trail

Begin at Bryce Point and follow the Hat Shop Trail which drops quickly below the rim. The trail is also the first 2 miles of the the Under-the-Rim Trail. From the rim to the "hats" expect a steep downhill hike. The trail heads south, winding through ponderosa pine, limber pine and Douglas fir with views of traditional Bryce Canyon hoodoos along the way. Looking in the direction of the GSENM is the Aquarius Plateau, which is the highest plateau in North America, set 2000' higher than the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

Hat Shop Hoodoo's

There is no interpretive sign or marker indicating the end of the trail. The Hat Shop hoodoos are simply the end. The 23 mile Under-the-Rim trail continues from this point and ends at Rainbow Point. The "hats" are located to the right where the trail begins to level out. At this point return back on the same trail traveled. The climb out is steep and in full sun. Its a good idea to begin this trail early in the day.

 


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