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Activity Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon

Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail

An activity in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

3-mile combo descending through Wall Street's slot to Queen Victoria hoodoo.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Bryce Canyon, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Navajo Loop Trail and The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Bryce Amphitheater
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bryce Canyon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Navajo Loop Trail

    Steep switchbacks through Wall Street's narrow slot between towering hoodoos.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Lodge at Bryce Canyon Dining Room

    1920s rim lodge dining room, the only sit-down restaurant inside the park.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sunrise Point

    Rim overlook facing east over the Bryce Amphitheater's densest hoodoos.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Inspiration Point

    Three-level viewpoint looking straight into the Silent City hoodoo maze.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program

    Ranger-led night sky talks and telescope viewing in one of the darkest parks in the US.

    Activity · 1.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail is a stop on our Las Vegas & National Parks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bryce Canyon

Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail is our only activity pick in Bryce Canyon; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bryce Canyon guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bryce Canyon run from 33°F in December to 83°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bryce Canyon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bryce Canyon weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Sunset Pt Rd, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Coordinates
37.62335, -112.16721
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Hike down Navajo, up Queen's Garden for an easier climb.

Is Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail free?

Yes, we list Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail?

Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail is at Sunset Pt Rd, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA, in Bryce Amphitheater. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail?

Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail appears on Las Vegas & National Parks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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