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Activity Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon

Navajo Loop Trail

An activity in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Amphitheater, Bryce Canyon
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Why go

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

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 and Queen's Garden Trail and Queen's Garden Trail.

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

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail

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

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Queen's Garden Trail

    Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.

    Outdoors · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    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
  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 · 0.6 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 · 1.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Navajo Loop Trail is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bryce Canyon

Navajo Loop 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 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 Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Navajo Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
Coordinates
37.62243, -112.16607
Destination
Bryce Canyon, Utah

Navajo Loop Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Navajo Loop Trail?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Navajo Loop 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 Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Wall Street section may close in winter; check at the visitor center.

Is Navajo Loop Trail free?

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

Where is Navajo Loop Trail?

Navajo Loop Trail is at Navajo Loop Trail, 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 Trail?

Navajo Loop Trail appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bryce Canyon.

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