Hat Shop Trail
A steep Under-the-Rim descent to a cluster of balanced-rock hoodoos known as the Hat Shop.
Route overview
Hat Shop Trail in Colorado Plateau.
Hat Shop follows the northern Under-the-Rim Trail down from Bryce Point to distinctive hoodoos capped by resistant rock. The scenic reward comes with a prolonged, steep climb back to the rim and the additional seriousness of a trail system carrying an official deterioration advisory.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Colorado Plateau
- Distance
- 6.4 km return
- Typical duration
- 3–4 hours
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Late spring to autumn; avoid severe heat, storms, snow and ice
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Park entry required; no day-hiking permit
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Very steep uphill return, deteriorated tread, loose gravel, altitude, heat, lightning and delayed rescue
Highlights
Bryce Canyon National Park, Hat Shop, Bryce Point, Under-the-Rim Trail, strenuous hike
Why find a buddy
The steep return, rougher tread and delayed-response context justify shared pacing, navigation and emergency capacity.
Primary source
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