The park recommends you descend from the Queens end of the trail and come up the Navajo side... Basically the Queens end is a slow decent to the bottom. But coming up the Navajo side is steep switch backs. I'd suggest going down the Navajo switch backs and gradually coming back up the other side. Thats what we did and... More

The Navajo loop is closed 1/2 way thru but you can connect to other trails such as the Queens' Garden Loop which has a very gentle trail up. Be warned tho ... you're still at high elevations and the trail up is ... all up! Can be strenuous. But WELL worth it ... you get such different views when you're... More

I would recommend to start the loop at sunset point, the way is more steep than at sunrise point, so it's maybe better to go it down than up. However you start, you'll be delighted about the views. Lots of people are going this loop, so you probably will stop every few minutes to take picture for you, or someone... More

I looked over the information provided upon entering the park and saw this loop noted as the outstanding hike. So I went for it. I started at Sunrise Overlook and went down into the canyon and then came back up at Sunset Overlook and then hiked long the rim tack to Sunrise. It is an amazing hike, with a wide... More

This is a spectacular hike with many beautiful and unique spots for colorful photography. Amazing rock formations of different shapes and colors (castle, bridges, painted desert, slot canyons, in addition to the famous hoodoos).

The Navajo/Queens Garden loop is the most popular combo hike in Bryce Canyon. For people with not a lot of time, this is a great choice to see the unique terrain and features of the park by hiking both trails.. We started early in the morning while it was still cool and chilly. Instead of the usual recommendation of going... More

Ditto to many of the other 5-star reviews. This is a beautiful hike down amongst the hoodoos and hills and valleys. The terrain is new and unique around every bend in the trail. Best to do this in the morning because you will be mostly in the sun and with little or no breezes it can get very warm quickly,... More

This is a terrific hike for most people in reasonable shape. It is not too long or difficult. There are some steep parts but taking them slowly makes it doable for most people I think. It is well worth the effort. You descend down into the hoodoos and experience them in a much different way than you do from viewing... More

We are not at all strong hikers, but this hike was amazing. We took our time and it was worth the 2 hours... go down the Queens Garden, at the bottom, switch to the Navajo Loop to come back up. The Navajo Loop is much steeper, easier to climb up steep than to climb down steep.. and of course, take... More