Hat Shop Trail
A steep descent from Bryce Point to a cluster of balanced-rock hoodoos.
Route overview
Hat Shop Trail in Utah.
Hat Shop follows the Under-the-Rim corridor below Bryce Point into quieter terrain where dark capstones balance above slender orange columns.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Utah
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 421 m change
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- out-and-back
Safety context
Mandatory same-day trail-condition check because Under-the-Rim has deteriorated sections. The full elevation must be regained on return; carry navigation, water and emergency gear. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Mandatory same-day trail-condition check because Under-the-Rim has deteriorated sections. The full elevation must be regained on return; carry navigation, water and emergency gear.
Highlights
Hat Shop Trail, Bryce Point, Under-the-Rim Trail, Bryce Canyon, strenuous hike
Why find a buddy
For experienced, self-reliant hikers. Match on routefinding, steep ascent pace and willingness to cancel for damage, heat or storms.
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