U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

At this time, Arches, Canyonlands, and Utah’s national parks and federal lands remain accessible, though services are limited. Learn more.

» Arches timed entry reservations are not in effect. The Arches visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Canyonlands visitor centers at Island in the Sky and the Needles are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
» Entrance fees are not being collected. Campground and permit fees remain in effect.
» Visitor centers at Natural Bridges and Hovenweep are closed. Visitors needing backcountry permits should visit recreation.gov.
» Ranger-led programs are not being offered at this time.
» Roads, trails, campgrounds, trash collection, toilets, and emergency response remain open.

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Amphitheater Loop

Amphitheater Loop Trail map
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.8 ml
Duration
2.5 hr
Ascent
423 ft
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Walk wash bottoms, around boulders and over benches meandering in the Moenkopi and Cutler sandstones. Follow cairns and signs to stay on the trail. The trail ascends 250 feet for that sweeping view of the Colorado River corridor. Access is across SR 128 from Hittle Bottom Boat launch. Park at Hittle Bottom. Hittle Bottom is approximately 22 miles from the intersection of US Highway 191 and SR 128. Stay Hydrated with 1 Gallon per person per day.