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Bryce Canyon: Queens Garden Navajo Loop Trail

Bryce Canyon hoodoos with hiker

Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s gems. It’s known for its distinct red, orange, and white geological formations called the hoodoos.

Bryce Canyon hoodoos with hiker

It has the largest collection of hoodoos in the world.

Bryce Canyon Hoodoos

You can see hikers at the bottom

Queens Garden Navajo Loop Trail

Distance: 2.9 miles RT

Elevation: 580 ft down, and then 580 ft back up again

One of the best ways to explore Bryce Canyon is the combination of Queens Garden and Navajo Loop trail. Based on our research, the consensus on the internet is that clockwise is the better route. You’ll still be hiking through the breathtaking hoodoos so it doesn’t really matter which direction you take.

We left our car in the parking lot near Sunset Point and then started our hike clockwise along the rim to Sunrise Point.

Bryce Canyon Trail

You can see the trail winding down from the rim.

Bryce Canyon Queens Garden Sign

Bryce Canyon John

Bryce Canyon Tunnel

You’ll go through some tunnels.

Hoodoos View

Eventually, you will be greeted by the awe-inspiring view of the hoodoos.

Bryce Canyon Squirrel on a tree

You’ll also see some wildlife.

Bryce Canyon Bottom View

View from the bottom

Bryce Canyon Navajo Loop Sign

…and now we’re off to Wall Street!

Bryce Canyon Wall Street Hiker

Inside Wall Street

Bryce Canyon Wall Street Sign

Be careful!

Bryce Canyon Switchbacks

The hike up to Sunrise Point starts here. Switchbacks galore.

Bryce Canyon Rescue

We saw an injured hiker being carried out of the canyon while we were on our way up. Make sure to wear proper footwear and bring enough water.

Bryce Canyon Hikers

We’re back at the top (Sunrise Point)!

Hikers Jumping in Front of Bryce Canyon Sign

Other viewpoints to visit:

Rainbow Point

Rainbow Bryce Canyon

Rainbow Point is located at the southern end of the park.

Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge

One of the seven natural arches found in Bryce Canyon.

Inspiration Point

Bryce Canyon Inspiration Point Hiker

It has a great view of the amphitheater.

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