Peek-A-Boo Loop: A VR Hike Through Bryce Canyon's Wall of Windows

Peek-A-Boo Loop: A VR Hike Through Bryce Canyon's Wall of Windows

There's something truly magnificent about Bryce Canyon in the winter. The contrast of the brilliant white snow against the deep reddish-orange hoodoos and the green of the pines is breathtaking. It's a landscape that inspires you to stretch to be the best version of yourself. The Peek-A-Boo Loop is one of the best trails to immerse yourself in this beauty, taking you deep into the heart of the amphitheater past tunnels, spires, and the famous Wall of Windows.

The Golden Nugget 🌟
Don't Miss This: The Wall of Windows is the iconic feature of this hike. It’s a stunning cliff wall with a series of arches and large "windows" carved into it. For the best view as you approach it, hike the loop in a clockwise direction!

Adventure at a Glance

🏞️ Park:	Bryce Canyon National Park
📍 Location:	Bryce, Utah
🚶‍♀️ Hike:	Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail
📏 Distance:	5.5 miles (8.9 km) loop
strenuous
⭐ Shauna's Rating:	💎💎💎💎💎 (5 out of 5 Diamonds)
☀️ Best For:	Unique Hoodoos, Winter Hiking, Photography, Wall of Windows
⏳ Recommended Time:	3-4 hours

My Peek-A-Boo Loop Story

Sometimes you just need to get out and vanish into one of God's glorious creations to chase away the winter blues, and this hike is perfect for that. The trail is labeled as hard, but really, the only difficult part is the final steep climb back out of the canyon when your legs are a bit tired. If you just stop, take a breath, and look at the incredible view when you need a rest, you can absolutely do it! I hiked on a perfect 30-degree day and was surprised at how warm I got, shedding layers early on. The beauty of the landscape, with its towering spires and intricate formations, is just so inspiring.

Immersive Bryce Canyon for VR Headsets 

The Story Behind the Scenery

The Peek-A-Boo Loop takes you right down among the famous Bryce Canyon hoodoos. These spires are carved from the Claron Formation, a soft sedimentary rock. The real artist here is "frost wedging." Water seeps into cracks in the rock, freezes, and expands, slowly breaking the rock apart. This process, combined with erosion from rain, carves out the windows, arches, and tunnels you'll see on this trail. The Wall of Windows is a perfect example of this process in action, showing a fin of rock that is slowly being hollowed out into a series of stunning arches.

Your Trail Guide: Helpful Hints

The Peek-A-Boo Loop is an adventure that reminds us how magnificent nature can be, especially when decorated by winter. It's proof that with a little preparation, there’s no "off-season" for finding inspiration outdoors. What’s the most beautiful winter landscape you’ve ever explored? Share your story in the comments below!

2D Trailer Video for Bryce Canyon  

Click Below for Tiny Planet Video 

Fun Tiny Planet Short

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WALL OF WINDOWS

Wall of Windows Peek A Boo Loop Bryce Canyon Utah

The famous spot on the hike is the Wall of Windows.  It is a beautiful cliff wall that has arches or large windows in it.  It is a gorgeous spot and is best seen if you go clockwise around the loop.  Below I am walking towards the wall of windows.

StreetView Earth Trail on Peek A Boo Loop

This spot is beautiful, but if you are the type of person who wants to be closer to the arch, you might think about doing ARCHES HIKE that is also in BRYCE CANYON area.  It is a little bit of a drive, so I would do it as you drive in or out of Bryce, but it gets you right up next to the Arches.

 Link to Arches Trail

 

The Peek-A-Boo Loop is an adventure that reminds us how magnificent nature can be, especially when decorated by winter. It's proof that with a little preparation, there’s no "off-season" for finding inspiration outdoors. What’s the most beautiful winter landscape you’ve ever explored? Share your story in the comments below!