Navajo Trail
Bryce, Utah
| Address: | Navajo Loop Trail, Utah 84764, USA |
| GPS: |
37°37'21.7"N 112°9'58.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.2 mi |
Trails National Park
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Navajo Trail explores the main amphitheater of Bryce Canyon National park in a short but winding hike. The hike begins at Sunset Point and splits off into a loop. The loop can be taken in either direction and is about one and a half miles in length. This trail is moderate in difficulty, with some steeper rocky parts.
Hiking Navajo Trail will take you down to experience up close the rock formations that make Bryce Canyon famous, the Hoodoos. These red formations will begin to tower over you as you descend into the amphitheater.
Navajo Trail provides hikers with access to three of the parks most famous formations. The Thor’s Hammer, Twin Bridges and Wall Street formations can be seen from the trail.
Along the trail you will be able to see huge Douglas Firs growing out from the rock. The green, life-filled trees provide an incredible contrast to the dry red rocks around them. The trees have been growing here for more than 750 years.
The winding loop created by Navajo Trail can be completed in one to two hours. For hikers looking to experience Navajo Trail while also wanting a longer hike can combine Navajo Trail with Queens Garden Trail for a 3 mile adventure.
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Bryce Canyon National Park Itinerary
This Bryce Canyon National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Explore the Bryce Canyon Navajo Loop Trail for unbelievable sights. See hoodoo formations such as Wall Street, Twin Bridges, and Thor’s Hammer.
https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/bryce-canyon/adventure-guide/navajo-loopBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bryce, Utah
- Head southwest toward UT-63 (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto UT-63 (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
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