Navajo Loop Trail
A short but steep amphitheater loop past Thor's Hammer, Two Bridges and the Wall Street corridor.
Route overview
Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.
Navajo Loop drops rapidly from Sunset Point into the hoodoo formations below the rim. The route is famous for tight switchbacks and the Wall Street slot-like corridor. Seasonal rockfall and winter conditions can close one side, so hikers must verify the current open configuration.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Typical duration
- 1–2 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 157 m
- Best season
- Spring to autumn; winter route may not form a complete loop
- Trail type
- Loop, except when winter closures affect Wall Street
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No hiking permit required
Safety context
Check Wall Street status; expect ice and rockfall risk; clockwise or counter-clockwise choice depends on open sections Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Check Wall Street status; expect ice and rockfall risk; clockwise or counter-clockwise choice depends on open sections
Highlights
Thor's Hammer, Wall Street, Two Bridges, steep switchbacks
Primary source
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