- Distance: 8km
- Duration (with breaks): 2h 30min
- Duration (only hiking): 2h 00min
- Route type: loop
- Start/end: Sunset Point
- Elevation gain/loss: 403m/409m
- Difficulty: easy to moderate
- When to hike: mid-April to October (Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop Trail is closed in winter)
- When did we hike: early September
Why this route?
We had two days to spend at Bryce Canyon and after the Fairyland loop went to explore the other iconic area of the park – the Navajo loop with its famous zigzag paths between the hoodoos. As the Navajo loop is a short hike, we combined it with the Peek-a-Boo loop (lovely name), which ended in a very diverse and decent half-day hike.
How to get there?
We started at Sunset Point since the Navajo loop begins there. There are a few large parking lots and if you start early, you’ll have no problem finding a parking spot. We arrived at 7:30 in the morning to beat the heat and could easily find a parking spot.
If you are going to hike later in the day, it might be easier to use a local shuttle bus since the park can get very busy and parking lots might be full. There are several huge parking lots just outside the entrance to Bryce Canyon, from where you can catch the shuttle bus. For more information about the shuttle bus (route, operating times), check the official National Park Service website here.
It is also possible to start from Bryce Point as it is very close to the Peek-a-Boo trail. However, it’ll add more elevation gain and loss, especially if you’re doing the full Navajo loop as you’ll be ascending a rim twice.
So how was it?
The hike start was windy and peaceful – only a few other early birds on the trail. Funny that the trail gets scorching hot during the day, while the morning is pretty chilly. We actually started in our puffy jackets as the wind at times was fierce and chilly.
Navajo trail descends scenically all the way to the bottom of the canyon until it crosses a few other trails, including the Peek-a-Boo loop. This crossroad is a good place to cool down and decide whether the Navajo loop is enough or to hike further. We continued towards the Peek-a-Boo loop and followed a flat trail until the signs to the loop.
The Peek-a-Boo loop is also allowed for horses so this trail requires to pay some attention. There is a lot of poop on the trail, we could definitely see (and smell) the difference compared to the other trails. Besides, this loop has much more ups and downs, twisting and turning towards Bryce Point – a viewpoint with an expansive panorama of the canyon. We didn’t feel the need to also climb to the viewpoint though as the trail itself leads you through amazing viewpoints.
Once we were back at the junction between the Peek-a-Boo loop and the Navajo loop, we were greeted by the crowds of hikers, most of them doing the Navajo loop only. This loop was way more crowded than the Peek-a-Boo loop.
We continued on the Navajo loop where we left off and soon were walking among huge hoodoos. This section is also known as the Wall Street side – probably the most famous part of the Navajo loop. Basically, it is towers of hoodoos surrounding the narrow and zigzagging paths all the way to the rim. It is definitely a cool section as it allowed us to grasp the grandness and depth of the canyon. I would stop and look up at the tops of the hoodoos, towering around me. And it is very busy, very 
Overall we enjoyed this trail and didn’t feel that it was boring or repetitive after exploring the park on the Fairyland trail the day before. The two loops offer various views and the trail is diverse to keep you interested all the time. Navako loop is a busy trail though, so if you want peace and quiet, wake up early 
Tips
- Peek-a-Boo loop is way quieter than Navajo loop, so it a good alternative if you're looking for a single loop that is less busy.
- Take water and sun protection. Even though the Wall Street seems to be well shaded, we were told that after the noon sun will find it too.