Bryce Canyon Guided Hike: Navajo Loop with certified guide

Walk inside the hoodoos instead of viewing them from above

A guided hike through Bryce Canyon's Navajo Loop starting at Sunset Point and descending 3 miles through the Queen's Garden and Wall Street switchbacks with a National Park-certified guide. The hike lasts 2.5 hours with moderate elevation changes and includes park shuttle transport from the Visitor Center to the trailhead. A live English-speaking guide shares geological insights, wildlife facts, and local stories along the way. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

The experience

Most visitors to Bryce Canyon stay at the overlooks. This hike takes you down into the amphitheater itself, where you descend into a maze of towering hoodoos and winding switchbacks. Starting at Sunset Point, you'll pass through the Two Bridges section before climbing through the dramatic Wall Street canyon: the part of the Navajo Loop that gives the switchbacks their name. Your National Park-certified guide leads the route and stops along the way to explain the geology that carved these formations, the wildlife that lives among them, and the history most visitors miss from the rim.

The trail covers approximately 3 miles with moderate elevation changes, which means real climbing on the return but nothing that requires technical skill. The guide builds in time for questions, photos, and short breaks so you can catch your breath and take in the scale of what you're standing inside. You'll leave with recommendations for other spots in the park and stories that go deeper than the standard viewpoint plaques.

Park shuttle transport from the Visitor Center to the trailhead is included. You'll need to arrange your own way to the Visitor Center or use public transportation options available nearby. The hike works for first-time visitors and repeat guests alike. The difference is that this time you're not looking down at the hoodoos from a distance.

What’s included

• Guided hike led by a National Park-certified guide in English.
• park shuttle transport from the Visitor Center to the Sunset Point trailhead.
• interpretation of geology, history, and wildlife along the Navajo Loop.
• small-group experience with photo stops and breaks.
• park recommendations and local tips from your guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in EnglishAvailable from 5 Jun 2027

Guide in EnglishAvailable from 5 Jun 2027

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Jun 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Get Lost Tour Co

Is this one for you?Choose the shared guided hike if you want a National Park expert leading the route and explaining what you're seeing. Choose the private option if your group prefers to set the pace and ask questions without other hikers nearby. Either way, you're descending into the hoodoos with someone who knows the geology and the stories, not walking the trail alone or joining a massive group.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

3 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Navajo Loop trail like compared to other hikes in Bryce Canyon?

The Navajo Loop is the most popular trail in the park because it descends directly into the hoodoo formations rather than skirting the rim. You'll walk through the Queen's Garden section with its gentler grades, then tackle the Wall Street switchbacks on the return, which climb steeply but over a short distance. Most of the hike stays in the shade of the canyon walls.

Do I need to bring water and snacks, or are they provided?

You should bring your own water and snacks for the hike. The 2.5-hour duration and moderate elevation mean you'll want hydration available throughout, especially at higher altitude where the air is drier.

How does the park shuttle work, and where do I meet the guide?

Park shuttle transport from the Visitor Center to Sunset Point trailhead is included in your booking. You'll meet your guide at the trailhead. The shuttle is part of the park's free system, so timing is built into the hike schedule.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The guided hike, National Park-certified guide, park shuttle transport from the Visitor Center, and all interpretation of geology, history, and wildlife are included. Bryce Canyon National Park entrance fees are separate and vary by option. Tips for your guide are always appreciated but never expected.