Amphitheatre Loop Trail
3 mile long foray into the heart of the Richardson Amphitheater
Statistics
| Total Distance: |
3.0 mi (return) |
| Estimated Time: |
Unknown |
| Average Grade: |
3.2% |
| Structure: |
Linear - Return |
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Elevation Gain:
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249 ft |
| Start Elevation: |
3990 ft |
| Max Elevation: |
4239 ft |
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Directions
22 miles east of Moab on Utah Highway 128. The parking lot for the trail is in the Hittle Bottom Campground. The trail is constructed and marked with cairns.
Details
! 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 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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