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We did the combination Navajo loop and Queen's Garden trail which is roughly three miles in total. It's considered a moderate trail but is definitely manageable for even the novice hikers. Amazing views of the hoodoos from the ground floor. Definitely a trail you can't miss when exploring Bryce Canyon.
The Navajo loop trail is a fairly easy trail. You get beautiful views of the hoodoos. We went in clockwise as recommended. The beginning starts with a decline and the end of the trail is a very inclined zig zag path. Walking up a couple stairs is required at some points of the hike. Doing up the inclined path got tiring at some points so remember to pack some water and take breaks as needed! Overall very doable even if you aren't much of a hiker. We came mid April and the weather was perfect. Make sure to wear an extra sweater bc it can get chilly, but you warm up once you begin hiking. It can be difficult to find parking during busy hours so shuttle is highly recommended.
Getting there: Park at the Lodge. Here there will be signs to guide you to the trailhead. Experience: I was a little disappointed that the trail was closed halfway down, but we were still able to enjoy some of it. The views on this trail are amazing. When the entire loop is open you can choose to go down Sunset Point or Wall Street. Just be prepared, both come with deep declines on the way down and steep inclines on the way up. Since it is a loop, you'll end up back where you started one way or another. Tips: - Bring a camera (or your phone will work too). The views on this hike are so rewarding. You'll want to snap everywhere. - Bring water. The declines and inclines on this loop are no joke. - Wear appropriate shoes. There is lots of loose gravel on the trail and we saw a few people slip because they did not have on the proper hiking shoes. A lot of the trail has cliff edges, so it's better to be safe than sorry.
We came here for a family hike. There was lots of snow so some of the loop was icy. But not enough to make it dangerous. Down in the valley we even got to see some deer. It was enough to get our heart rates up but didn't feel so bad because there were switchbacks so the path wasn't too steep. Loved it.
Do you need to get away to a place so far you feel like you're in a land in Star Wars? If yes, you've come to the right place!! The views are less than spectacular!! The walk is well worth the views. The colors of the Hoodoos are so beautiful and you know you're having a great workout to boot!! Don't forget to come prepared with some water, salty snacks and electrolyte drinks. I recommend you start the walk with Wall Street then come up Two Bridges. Yes it's steep, yes you will be tired and yes you will tell your significant other to go on without you when you're coming back up the trail huffing and puffing but you will feel oh so proud once you're done with the loop. By the way this is one of the easier trails. Oh my!
The iconic Navajo Loop Trail begins and ends at Sunset Point, travelling by switchbacks down between narrow walls of colorful limestone with views of towering Douglas-fir trees and the park's most famous hoodoo, Thor's hammer. All Trails rates it as difficult with an elevation gain of 515 feet. "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." ~Stan Lee
Absolutely amazing hike. Remember water! There is some tree cover but this is a very hot hike and strenuous. The elevation change is no joke. The loop is about two miles; we added the Peek-a-boo loop to make it 5miles which took us bout two hours. Highly recommend, but note the elevation change and drastic inclines and declines. Can't wait to come back.
Navajo loop is the most popular hike at Bryce and they recommend starting from the sunset point clockwise. When I was coming up with switch backs, I understand why they recommended clockwise. Switch back definitely made it easier to come back up from the canyon. Started at the Sunset point, take the rim trail to the sunrise point, then down the queens garden trail, pass the amphitheater, then take the Navajo loop trail. Wall Street may be closed during winter season but go up as close as possible until the trail is closed as the view along this trail is beautiful. Trail itself wasn't too difficult. It was nice walk and enjoyed several wild animals along the way. If this is your first time to Bryce, I recommend this trail
We did the Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden combination trail back on 12/30/20. It's the beginning of winter and the whole canyon was already filled with snow so make sure you have appropriate footwear. Crampons are great if you have them, but not necessary. We made do with regular hiking boots and a walking stick each. If you want more details and pictures on how to prepare for this hike, I made a full blog post about it here (https://www.theluxurylowdown.com/bryce-canyon-national-park-navajo-loop-and-queens-garden-trail/). Otherwise, one of the best hikes we did on our Utah trip. Always been to Bryce during the summer and this was our first time in winter. I think it's even prettier in the winter with the snow contrasting with the orange hoodoos. We started the hike around noon and probably ended around 3:00 pm. We stopped and took a lot of pictures though. You can probably finish it 1.5-2 hours if you are just walking straight through.
The Navajo Loop is probably our favorite half-hike in Bryce Canyon. I say half-hike since we hiked downhill onto the trail from Sunset Point. There were a bunch of ramps zig-zagging deeper and deeper into the canyon. As you descend, the large hoodoos with bright red and orange colors against a clear blue sky is just breathtaking! Its really cool to see the hoodoos in the canyons from the rim at the top, but equally cool to hike down and see things from the bottom. Near the bottom we come up to Wall Street, aptly named for a narrow opening that lets light through and enough space for you and a tall skinny tree to squeeze through. After about 0.8 miles-in, you have the option of turning back up via the Navajo Loop, or you can challenge yourself and extend your hike by 1.6 miles and join the Queen's Garden Trail which will eventually take you up to Sunrise Point. We chose the latter....so see my review for Queen's Garden Trail.
This was our last hike during our time in Bryce Canyon National Park. We chose to start this late afternoon so as to be in the area as the sun started to lower in the western sky. This was the most crowded of the activities we did during our time in Bryce Canyon. Having driven by and done a quick overlook the day before, we thought we should definitely add this to our experiences before leaving. We started at the Navajo loop trail head - a good bit of switchbacks to get from the top to the bottom (and remember the trip back is all uphill). It appeared most people in this area would just walk down to until the trail bottoms out, take a few photos, turn around and go back. We continued hiking to do the entire Navajo Loop. You'll see amazing formations during this hike. One bonus of doing the entire loop of 1.5 miles, is that rather than going back immediately uphill if you just hike the Navajo Trail, you'll give your legs a chance to get normalized as most of the walking is on flat land when you get to the bottom of Navajo Trail and continue the walk. By the time you get to the next uphill, your body has had a chance to do a bit of normal walking. We are both in our late 50s - decent shape, didn't have trouble with any aspects of this hike. Do bring a camera to take photos of Thor's Hammer and any number of spectacular imagery you'll see along the way. If you do the entire hike, plan on 2 to 3 hours.
This was one of my favorite hikes. Although it is supposed to be low season, Bryce was still pretty busy. Every parking lot got full. We did this hike once at sunset and once in the morning. It's stunning. The hoodoos towering over everything are some of the coolest things I've ever seen. The trail is well maintained, but I'd be mindful of footwear. I saw people doing this in Uggs and sneakers. There's a lot of loose gravel/rock, so I think boots are important. The climb back up is strenuous, so take breaks and plenty of water (even in winter) read more
This review is for Navajo Loop And Queens Garden Trail which was a ~3.1 miles round trip that took ~2 hours to complete. Muddy and slightly slippery near the beginning of the trail. Spectacular views of the hoodoos and rocky formations! Always check the weather ahead of time. Do-able in the rain with a poncho! Restroom available at the parking lot. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/2RD9IAwzc5w read more
3 years ago
THE best trail I did out west! We visited all the national parks in the area and of all of the trails we did, this was my favorite! It gets pretty difficulty at the end, but it's shaded and the view is so cool that it's worth it! I loved the view in the canyon, and the difficulty level of this one. Highly recommend, just be sure to follow the guides instructions and to start the loop hiding down slowly with the steep hike at the end. We originally thought it'd be easier the other way around, but definitely do it the way they tell you. read more
1 year ago
Today we did the 2 bridge side of Navajo and the Queen Garden. Beautiful and worth the hike! read more
We did the combination Navajo loop and Queen's Garden trail which is roughly three miles in total. It's considered a moderate trail but is definitely manageable for even the novice hikers. Amazing views of the hoodoos from the ground floor. Definitely a trail you can't miss when exploring Bryce Canyon. read more
The Navajo loop trail is a fairly easy trail. You get beautiful views of the hoodoos. We went in clockwise as recommended. The beginning starts with a decline and the end of the trail is a very inclined zig zag path. Walking up a couple stairs is required at some points of the hike. Doing up the inclined path got tiring at some points so remember to pack some water and take breaks as needed! Overall very doable even if you aren't much of a hiker. We came mid April and the weather was perfect. Make sure to wear an extra sweater bc it can get chilly, but you warm up once you begin hiking. It can be difficult to find parking during busy hours so shuttle is highly recommended. read more
4 years ago
Getting there: Park at the Lodge. Here there will be signs to guide you to the trailhead. Experience: I was a little disappointed that the trail was closed halfway down, but we were still able to enjoy some of it. The views on this trail are amazing. When the entire loop is open you can choose to go down Sunset Point or Wall Street. Just be prepared, both come with deep declines on the way down and steep inclines on the way up. Since it is a loop, you'll end up back where you started one way or another. Tips: - Bring a camera (or your phone will work too). The views on this hike are so rewarding. You'll want to snap everywhere. - Bring water. The declines and inclines on this loop are no joke. - Wear appropriate shoes. There is lots of loose gravel on the trail and we saw a few people slip because they did not have on the proper hiking shoes. A lot of the trail has cliff edges, so it's better to be safe than sorry. read more
4 years ago
We came here for a family hike. There was lots of snow so some of the loop was icy. But not enough to make it dangerous. Down in the valley we even got to see some deer. It was enough to get our heart rates up but didn't feel so bad because there were switchbacks so the path wasn't too steep. Loved it. read more
Do you need to get away to a place so far you feel like you're in a land in Star Wars? If yes, you've come to the right place!! The views are less than spectacular!! The walk is well worth the views. The colors of the Hoodoos are so beautiful and you know you're having a great workout to boot!! Don't forget to come prepared with some water, salty snacks and electrolyte drinks. I recommend you start the walk with Wall Street then come up Two Bridges. Yes it's steep, yes you will be tired and yes you will tell your significant other to go on without you when you're coming back up the trail huffing and puffing but you will feel oh so proud once you're done with the loop. By the way this is one of the easier trails. Oh my! read more
5 years ago
The iconic Navajo Loop Trail begins and ends at Sunset Point, travelling by switchbacks down between narrow walls of colorful limestone with views of towering Douglas-fir trees and the park's most famous hoodoo, Thor's hammer. All Trails rates it as difficult with an elevation gain of 515 feet. "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor." ~Stan Lee read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Absolutely amazing hike. Remember water! There is some tree cover but this is a very hot hike and strenuous. The elevation change is no joke. The loop is about two miles; we added the Peek-a-boo loop to make it 5miles which took us bout two hours. Highly recommend, but note the elevation change and drastic inclines and declines. Can't wait to come back. read more
Navajo loop is the most popular hike at Bryce and they recommend starting from the sunset point clockwise. When I was coming up with switch backs, I understand why they recommended clockwise. Switch back definitely made it easier to come back up from the canyon. Started at the Sunset point, take the rim trail to the sunrise point, then down the queens garden trail, pass the amphitheater, then take the Navajo loop trail. Wall Street may be closed during winter season but go up as close as possible until the trail is closed as the view along this trail is beautiful. Trail itself wasn't too difficult. It was nice walk and enjoyed several wild animals along the way. If this is your first time to Bryce, I recommend this trail read more
5 years ago
We did the Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden combination trail back on 12/30/20. It's the beginning of winter and the whole canyon was already filled with snow so make sure you have appropriate footwear. Crampons are great if you have them, but not necessary. We made do with regular hiking boots and a walking stick each. If you want more details and pictures on how to prepare for this hike, I made a full blog post about it here (https://www.theluxurylowdown.com/bryce-canyon-national-park-navajo-loop-and-queens-garden-trail/). Otherwise, one of the best hikes we did on our Utah trip. Always been to Bryce during the summer and this was our first time in winter. I think it's even prettier in the winter with the snow contrasting with the orange hoodoos. We started the hike around noon and probably ended around 3:00 pm. We stopped and took a lot of pictures though. You can probably finish it 1.5-2 hours if you are just walking straight through. read more
The Navajo Loop is probably our favorite half-hike in Bryce Canyon. I say half-hike since we hiked downhill onto the trail from Sunset Point. There were a bunch of ramps zig-zagging deeper and deeper into the canyon. As you descend, the large hoodoos with bright red and orange colors against a clear blue sky is just breathtaking! Its really cool to see the hoodoos in the canyons from the rim at the top, but equally cool to hike down and see things from the bottom. Near the bottom we come up to Wall Street, aptly named for a narrow opening that lets light through and enough space for you and a tall skinny tree to squeeze through. After about 0.8 miles-in, you have the option of turning back up via the Navajo Loop, or you can challenge yourself and extend your hike by 1.6 miles and join the Queen's Garden Trail which will eventually take you up to Sunrise Point. We chose the latter....so see my review for Queen's Garden Trail. read more
6 years ago
This was our last hike during our time in Bryce Canyon National Park. We chose to start this late afternoon so as to be in the area as the sun started to lower in the western sky. This was the most crowded of the activities we did during our time in Bryce Canyon. Having driven by and done a quick overlook the day before, we thought we should definitely add this to our experiences before leaving. We started at the Navajo loop trail head - a good bit of switchbacks to get from the top to the bottom (and remember the trip back is all uphill). It appeared most people in this area would just walk down to until the trail bottoms out, take a few photos, turn around and go back. We continued hiking to do the entire Navajo Loop. You'll see amazing formations during this hike. One bonus of doing the entire loop of 1.5 miles, is that rather than going back immediately uphill if you just hike the Navajo Trail, you'll give your legs a chance to get normalized as most of the walking is on flat land when you get to the bottom of Navajo Trail and continue the walk. By the time you get to the next uphill, your body has had a chance to do a bit of normal walking. We are both in our late 50s - decent shape, didn't have trouble with any aspects of this hike. Do bring a camera to take photos of Thor's Hammer and any number of spectacular imagery you'll see along the way. If you do the entire hike, plan on 2 to 3 hours. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
A fantastic hike down into this interesting park. This is a unique walk and loop. You can extend it further towards sunrise point, totally worth it! read more
5 years ago
Navajo Loop is a nice hike. It's about a 1 mile loop, but the 1st half is all down hill, and yep what goes down must come up. It's a straight up and down hike. Good thing it's not too long because it's a steep hike. You get some amazing views. The too call outs on this hike is you get to see, Thor's hammer and the amphitheater. Really cool! read more
5 years ago
So damn cool! Alrighty, this is hands down one of the coolest hikes we have ever experienced. My man who isn't into hiking but goes for me said it himself as we descended into the amphitheater and I knew it would be an extra special day. The trail begins at Sunset Point where you descend into a slot canyon and enter another the world. Something from another planet... The colors are so vibrant, especially if you go around sunrise or sunset. I highly recommend sunrise as the park is filled with less visitors at that time. This is a 1.4 mile loop and you can jump on other trails from it that will lead you deeper into the canyon. Prepare for narrow switchbacks and a serious descend. Most people take 1-2 hours if they stay on this particular trail. Just remember that you have to come back up! The views are something else. Once you get into the canyon you'll be surrounded by trees and other vegetation. Some of the trees are super spooky or sexy. What I mean by sexy is that they weave into each other as if making love. Does nature turn you on? Maybe you've never noticed how sexy nature can be?!? Lol Back to the point. You'll be in direct sunshine for most of the hike and it might be difficult not to take hundreds of pics. I really couldn't help myself. Don't miss this hike when you're there! read more
9 years ago
AMAZE-BALLS!! First off, parking by the starting point can be challenging, especially after 11am. And I highly recommend using the restrooms at the visitor's center as the restroom at the starting point can be closed (which it was in our case) with only one "all gender" stall available. And watch out for the tour buses with the little Korean ladies and their selfie sticks. We started our short hike on the right called Wall Street. Beautiful formations and steep switchbacks lead you down the canyon to a sliver opening with a group of magnificently tall trees. *photo op* SNAP SNAP...oooo BIG ROCK.... SNAP SNAP. The trail then continues as Navajo Loop where you walk along a dried out wash. Enjoy the hike as it'll be the easiest one till you head back up. The natural surroundings are very peaceful and the contrasting colors are mesmerizing. About 20 minutes further you will arrive at a fork with a sign - left for Navajo Loop, right for Queens Garden. We chose the shorter hike and went left. Note, this is where you start to ascend back to the top via fairly steep switchbacks. But as you get higher and higher the view changes and vantage points change. Make sure to stop and turn around once in a while. *photo op* SNAP SNAP! read more
7 years ago
Stunning hiking trail through the Hoodoos. The Wall Street route decent through the Hoodos and meets up with Queen's Garden trail at the bottom of the canyon before looping back to the rim. Beautiful and peaceful oasis like vista at the bottom of the canyon. About an 1 hour hike if you doing the loop. It was a 3 hours hike for me since I chose to hike out through Queen's Garden trail. Moderate hiking effort for an out of shape person like me. Definitely worth doing it again. read more
I've been here twice. The first time it began to rain half-way down the walk and it was super slippery and steep with falling rocks and run-offs. Dangerous to walk it while it's raining and takes double the time to complete. However, the second time around, the weather was perfect. Just as breathtaking. You feel like you're in another world. This is definitely a must while visiting Bryce. Will come again and again and again. read more
4 years ago
This is one of the most popular hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park. Usually people would combine Najavo Loop with Queens Garden. My friends and I were on a time crunch so we decided to just stick with Najavo Loop. Note, this is not a loop in the winter time. Because this is a popular hike, the parking lot fills up really fast! We got there around 3pm and was lucky to found a spot after driving around for a couple mins. Start at Sunset Point and follow the signs for Navajo Loop. On this trail, you get to see the Two Bridges, Thors Hammer and the bottom of Wall Street. This is a short but steep trail. It is approximately 1.8 miles and is about a 1-2 hour(s) hike. Immediately you are within the hoodoos and there are plenty of opportunities to take photos. Wall Street, a narrow canyon area, was super cool. Be aware of the switchbacks, this is where it gets steep. Overall, it was a great hike and I can definitely see why this is a popular hike. You get to see a lot in this hike and it's just so cool to be surrounded by the hoodoos and cool rock formations. read more
Navajo loop was a great hike.. We did this hike after a few days in Zion. The Navajo loop was about 1.3 miles long. The combination of the queens trail and Navajo is 3 miles combined and it's suppose to be the most popular trail in the park. While hiking we got to see the hoodoos and lots of nature of course. Squirrels running around while hiking. I'd consider this a moderate hike. We saw older people hiking and even families with kids. If you are only up for one hike you should hike the queens/Navajo loop combination. read more
5 years ago
We were in Bryce for 3 days in our week long national park road trip and based on the recommendations of the visitor center, we decided to combine both the Navajo loop trail and queens garden. Since both hubby n me love taking pictures this hike took us nearly half a day, but to truly experience Bryce, you have to do this hike. It's a moderate hike with lots of peaks n troughs and troughs and will require good shoes, snacks, sunscreen a hat and lots of water. We were here in the last week of Aug and the park was crowded as it's the most popular time to visit, however we began our hike right after watching the sunrise and hence didn't encounter too many people on the trails a few were living in the park and didn't need to park so no review on parking situation. The hike itself is very interesting as you venture into the canyon, and begin to notice hoodoos in all shapes and forms. The play of light on them is spectacular and to be able to view the top of the canyon standing in the canyon is a different perspective altogether. Going into the queens garden, it's stunning how the hood is are formed in that form and how the queen looks down upon us overall, a must do recommend if you have the time and the energy! read more
Absolutely not to miss if your near Bryce. Spectacular views and an easy 1.3 mile loop trail from the rim down into the canyon. Not for the weak or elderly, it was simple enough. Bring a small bottle of water and a camera. Just incredible. read more
11 years ago
My husband and I, we're blown away by the views on this hike. It is actually our new favorite of any hikes we have done before. Skill level is easy, I did this pregnant. However, it can be a little slippery in winter with the snow. I just can't give words to the beauty of this place. It's just amazing. Do this hike!!!! read more
8 years ago
The trail begins at Sunset Point. As you walk towards the direction of Inspiration Point, you will see the beginning of the trail and switchbacks. As you descend the initial set of switchbacks, you will see a rock formation called "Thor's Hammer". As the name implies, it looks like Thor's Hammer with the long handle and a rectangular rock at the top. Shortly after you begin the descent, there is a fork and an option to head toward Wall Street. Depending on the time of the year, it may be closed. In the middle of May, it was still closed during my visit. Instead, I went down another set of switchbacks in between two walls of the canyon. There were echoes when visitors spoke within this part of the trail. Moreover, there were distinct Douglas fir trees growing out of the switchbacks. For me, it felt like a magical gate that granted me entrance to a surreal place. Eventually, I made it to a sign for a sharp left that pointed me back towards Two Bridges to complete the Navajo loop. Instead, I kept on going until I made it to a three way intersection that had signs pointing the directions for the Navajo loop, the Peekaboo Loop, or the Queen's Garden Trail to complete the unofficial Figure 8 loop. If you are visiting and planning a trip to Bryce Canyon and looking for recommendations, feel free to message me for my itinerary. You can also find the electronic copy through the link my profile. read more
Must do hike! Its the most popular hike in the park for a reason, and have your camera ready. You decend down, some very steep ramps and switchbacks, into the heart if the park and its unique hoodoos. The formations are impressive and gorgeous, in their colors and designs. Its amazing to hike down among them and look up. Very worth the time and effort on this hike. Take your time and soak it all in and catch your breath when you can. If you go clockwise you have the steepest part last going up, otherwise its more gradual but a longer incline the other way around. We did clockwise ending at Sunset Point and it was quite the workout at the end, but luckily in the shade. They recommend this way, and its obvious its a smart move because of the way the switchbacks are at the end. Also, I feel like we enjoyed the first part of the hike with more variety of scenery better when we were not as tired. Go early to beat the heat and the most of the crowds if you can and take plenty if water. Its dry here and higher altitude and both can creep up on you quick if you're not careful. Parking can be tricky, but good thing there are plenty if lots to find a spot. Also, please don't build rock cairns! Its technically graffiti and disappointing to go out in a beautiful national park and see signs of humans and not just the natural state of things. It can also disrupt the wildlife and their homes. I was saddened to see a huge area covered with them on this hike. read more
10 years ago
8 years ago
Wow! Wow! Wow! Life changing beauty along this trail! If you are short on time while visiting Bryce-this is a great trail to do! You will see it all-Hoodoos, pillars, bridges, windows, walk through arches. Take your camera and take water read more
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