If you are short on time, the Navajo Loop is a great way to get below the canyon rim to see the hoodoos up close and personal. Look for Thor’s Hammer, two naturally formed bridges, and Wall Street (where the canyon walls become very narrow around the trail). Bring plenty of water and take breaks to enjoy the views. With the higher elevation, the switchbacks will catch up to you on the way back up. There are many switchbacks as you make your way down the amphitheater. The next morning, it was delightfully empty. In early/mid-August, the trail was crowded in the afternoon. The trail is 1.3 miles and you can do the loop in either direction. ![]() Starting at Sunset point, the trail leads you straight down a narrow trail amongst the hoodoos. The Navajo Loop hike is a classic, popular hike in Bryce Canyon National Park. We camped at Bryce Canyon National Park for three nights and loved being able to walk the rim trail to explore parts of the amphitheater by day and stargaze by night. It is also noticeably less crowded than the nearby Zion National Park. One of the layers of the Plateau is a colorful, calcium-rich mudstone that is constantly shaped by rain and frost to create slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called “hoodoos.” Being at a higher elevation on top of the plateau, Bryce Canyon has a cooler temperature, which is a welcome relief in summer. ![]() Sitting on the edge of a giant plateau, Bryce Canyon National Park is another prime example of how beautiful erosion can be.
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