Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead

About Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead

Length of Hike: This is a 3 mile long foray into the heart of the Richardson Amphitheater. Type of Hike: The trail is constructed and marked with cairns. Area Attractions: The trail is located very near the Colorado River, and in an area of interesting rock formations. The Amphitheater Loop Trail is approximately four miles from the Fisher Towers Trailhead; both trails can be walked in a single day. Route Description: The Amphitheater Loop Trail makes a lovely walk for those staying at Hittle Bottom campground, or for people traveling Hwy 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

How to Get There

The trailhead is located 22 miles east of Moab on Hwy 128. The parking lot for the trail is in the Hittle Bottom Campground.

Plan Your Visit to Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead

Heading to Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)