The Figure 8 (Navajo Loop + Peekaboo Loop) - 8.7 Miles Round-Trip

The Navajo Loop and Peekaboo Loop join to form the longest hiking route through the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater, commonly referred to as the Figure 8. Visitors will enjoy a mesmerizing labyrinth of hoodoos, spires, fins and slots on these popular trails.

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The following description travels counter-clockwise from Sunset Point - consult a map for alternative access points and routing options. Anticipate frequent elevation changes, regardless of route. Note that you can eliminate 2.3 miles and a 563' climb by skipping the side trip to Bryce Point:

Enjoy commanding from Sunset Point before dropping 485' in just .6 miles on switchbacks to the canyon floor. Look for Thors Hammer, The Temple of Osiris and Sinking Ship on the descent.

A short spur at .4 miles (left) leads a few dozen yards up a narrow slot to Twin Bridges, where a natural rock bridge spans the slot. At .6 miles (7,525') the trail reaches a junction for the Wall Street Trail, Queens Garden Trail and Peekaboo Trail access. Bear right for the Peekaboo Trail.

A .3 mile connecting spur rolls along the canyon floor under a canopy of pine and fir to the Peekaboo Trail (.9 miles : 7,472'). Peekaboo turns sharply southwest and levels for several tenths of a mile before climbing back to the canyon rim.

This strenuous climb up the Loop's west side features some of the amphitheater's most dramatic scenery, including The Wall of Windows (two arch-like windows carved from a massive wall). This landmark stretches hundreds of yards and is generally visible from all high points on the Figure 8.

You'll pass horse stables and a privy (2.55 miles : 7,665') to the Bryce Point access trail (2.7 miles : 7,740'), which climbs 1.15 miles and 563' to Bryce Point.

Those aiming for Bryce Point (3.85 miles : 8,303') will earn good views over Bryce Amphitheater and the more distant Boat Mesa, Sinking Ship, Campbell Canyon and Fairyland Canyon.

Retrace your steps back down to the Peekaboo Loop Trail (5.0 miles) and bear right to continue counter clockwise travel.

The trail drops through brilliant hoodoo gardens and rock formations back to the canyon floor. Juniper and Bristlecone Pine dot exposed areas, replaced by manzanita, ponderosa and fir on the sheltered canyon floor.

The trail reaches the Peekaboo Trail - Queens Garden Trail connector at 6.25 miles; continue towards Queens Garden at the Wall Street Trail - Queens Garden Trail split (6.55 miles : 7,525').

Travel moderates to the Queen Victoria spur (7.35 miles : 7,635'), which leads to a rock formation resembling its namesake. Similarities are subjective, but nevertheless an interesting excursion.

Follow signs from the Queens Garden split to Sunrise Point (other connections here are for horses only). The trail steepens and squeezes through several man-made rock arches on a colorful climb to the canyon rim.

The trail levels out at Sunrise Point (8.2 miles : 8,020'), where you'll bear left for an easy .5 mile jaunt along the Rim Trail back to your starting point at Sunset Point (8.7 miles).