The tall hoodoos that fill the amphitheater at Bryce Canyon National Park are both beautiful and intriguing. Ancient Paiute legend says that the hoodoos are people who were turned to stone for living “too heavily upon the land.” Geologists say that they were formed over thousands of years by frost wedging. Either way, it’s an incredible experience to see them up close.
One of the most popular hikes at the red-rock wonderland is the Navajo Loop/Queen’s Garden trail. It takes you right down into the midst of the hoodoos to see them up close, and it’s a fairly easy hike that many visitors enjoy. If you can’t visit right now, you can take this virtual hike right from your couch!
Thanks to At Home In Wild Spaces, you can enjoy this popular trail without leaving home. Follow this hiker along the path to see it all.
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The trail starts at the Sunset Point. You’ll travel north to Sunrise Point…
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…then you’ll start the descent into the amphitheater.
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As you travel down 580 feet, you’ll be surrounded by colorful hoodoos. When you view them from a lookout point, they seem much smaller, but when you’re right next to them, you’ll see just how magnificent they really are.
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The video is steady and smooth, and you’ll feel just like you’re really on the trail as you navigate through two different arches cut into the rock.
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The video takes plenty of time to stop and gaze and the amazing scenery…
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…and you’ll even catch some views looking up at the hoodoos against the bright, blue sky.
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The hike down into Queen’s Garden and back up to complete the loop is a total of 2.9 miles.
At Home In Wild Spaces/YouTube The hike is considered moderately difficult, but if you’re not able to take on this adventure in person, enjoy this virtual hike.
Make sure to check out At Home In Wild Spaces’ YouTube channel – they have lots of other great hikes and videos.
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The hike is considered moderately difficult, but if you’re not able to take on this adventure in person, enjoy this virtual hike.
There’s a reason this trail is so popular – it’s absolutely gorgeous! Have you hiked it? Tell us about your adventure in the comments.
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Address: Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, USA
