The Navajo Loop Trail starts and finishes at one of the most popular points in Bryce Canyon National Park, Sunset Point. If features incredible views, a unique trail, some steep inclines, and is one of the most popular hikes in the park. It is worth noting, that one portion of this loop is closed in winter, making it just an out and back hike.
Distance: 1.6 Miles Round Trip (2.6 km)
Elevation Gain: 515 feet (157 meters)
Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Duration (Hike Time): 1-2 hours
Trailhead: Sunset Point
Dogs: Not Allowed
Route
The Navajo Loop trail is a simple loop that can be done in either direction, but most hikers go down Wall Street, and up Two Bridges. In winter, hikers will just go down and back up Two Bridges since Wall Street is closed.
Quite simply, this is one of the best hikes in the entire park, and if you had only a couple hours total, this would be a must do portion of Bryce! If you have extra time, we highly recommend that you extend this hike and combine it with the Queen’s Garden trail, where you’ll about 3 miles to your hike distance.
Trail Map
Weather Forecast
Here is a detailed weather forecast for the next 4 days:
Bryce Canyon City, UT
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. South southwest wind 7 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 30 overnight. Southwest wind 7 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 7 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely before noon, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Parking, Directions & Shuttle System
All lots in this park are quite large, but they do fill up. During peak time, you’ll be utilizing the shuttle system. During off season, you likely can find a spot to park your car, but even the large lots can fill up.
Shuttle System:
The shuttle system can be read about here: https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/shuttle.htm
Directions to Sunset Point Parking Lot:
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