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Navajo Loop Trail

Bryce Canyon National Park

Hikers descend sandy switchbacks heading into a canyon of red rock with trees
The famous Wall Street switchbacks on the Navajo Loop Trail.

The iconic Navajo Loop Trail begins and ends at Sunset Point. Its switchbacks wind between narrow walls of colorful limestone with views of towering Douglas-fir trees and the park's most famous hoodoo: Thor's hammer. The loop has two sides: Two Bridges and Wall Street. The Two Bridges side is open year-round, however, the Wall Street side is closed during the winter months. During this time Two-Bridges can be hiked as an out-and-back trail or combined with other trails.
 
  • Trailhead: Sunset Point
  • Parking: At trailhead (check when parking lots are busiest). Oversized vehicles are not permitted in these parking areas when the shuttle is in operation.
  • Distance: 1.3 mile (2.1 km)
  • Approximate Time: 1-2 hour
  • Elevation Gain: 515 feet (157 meters)
  • Difficulty: Moderate (less than 1000 feet elevation gain, moderate length)
  • Services: Accessible restrooms available at Sunset Point (year-round). Water-fill stations available at Sunset Point (seasonally) and the Sunset Point restroom (year-round).
  • Shuttle Service: Yes.
  • Only a loop in summer. During this time, we recommend hiking in a counter-clockwise direction. During winter months, Two Bridges can be hiked as an out-and-back trail or combined with other trails.
  • Pets are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?
This trail is commonly combined with Queen's Garden to create a 2.9 mile round trip trail where you can descend Queen's Garden at Sunrise Point and ascend Navajo Loop to Sunset Point. Complete the loop using the Sunset to Sunrise section of the Rim Trail.
Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
Pets Allowed
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
The Navajo Loop begins and ends at Sunset Point.
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Due to the park's natural terrain, this is not considered an accessible trail. 
  • Surface Type: Firm Native Sediment
  • Total Ascent: 515 feet (157 meters)
  • Length: 1.3 mi (2.1km) roundtrip
  • Typical Grade: 14.0%
  • Maximum Grade: 30.0%
  • Typical Cross Slope: 7.0%
  • Maximum Cross Slope: 24.0%
  • Typical Width: 77 inches (196 cm)
  • Minimum Width: 25 inches (64 cm)
Service animals are allowed in national parks. What is a service animal?

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Last updated: April 5, 2024