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Amphitheater Loop Trail

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 3.4 (5)
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  2. UT
  3. Southeastern Utah
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“A foray into the heart of the Richardson Amphitheater through incredible rock formations. ”

Nicholas Shannon
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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

4,481' 1,366 m

High

4,113' 1,254 m

Low

397' 121 m

Up

382' 116 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views

Description

The Amphitheater Loop Trail is a lovely trail for those staying at Hittle Bottom campground, or for people traveling Highway 128. The trail climbs approximately 250 feet in elevation to afford a stunning view of the Colorado River corridor. Along the way, you can see interesting sandstone formations in the Moenkopi and Cutler sandstone layers.

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Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

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Nicholas Shannon
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  3.4 from 5 votes

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in Southeastern Utah

#24604

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#1

in Southeastern Utah

#750

in Utah

#24,604

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Oct 18, 2023
Kerith Aronow
Nov 27, 2020
Jonah Petoskey
3.4mi — 1h 26m
May 28, 2019
Matt Bryson
Feb 16, 2019
Rob Gavrell
Sep 15, 2018
Jeff Harper
Sep 3, 2018
Jeff Harper
May 21, 2017
David Craig
Pretty little trail with some nice views of the Colorado River valley.

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