Two Bridges

Two Bridges is a named pair of natural rock spans along the Two Bridges side of Navajo Loop, down in Bryce Amphitheater. They cross a tight orange-rock corridor above the trail. This is a small stop within a proper canyon hike, not a roadside overlook; go if you like slowing down to notice the shapes close to the trail.

The full Navajo Loop is 1.3 miles round trip and usually takes one to two hours, with 515 feet of climbing. It’s rated moderate, but the steepest grade reaches 30 percent and the route winds down on switchbacks. In summer, the park recommends hiking counter-clockwise. In winter, the Two Bridges side stays open while Wall Street closes when precipitation and freezing nights combine, so expect an out-and-back or connect another open trail instead of completing the loop.

The switchbacks pass between narrow walls of colorful limestone, with tall Douglas-fir trees and views toward Thor’s Hammer along the way. At the feature, look for the two spans stacked at different heights across the canyon. Pause on the trail and frame both against the walls; the tight corridor gives the rock some scale. The Navajo Loop was added to the Bryce Canyon National Park Scenic Trails Historic District in 1995.

Sunset Point is the main access for Navajo Loop, with a free park shuttle serving the trailhead. Parking around the Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints can be sparse in peak season. Accessible restrooms and year-round water refills are at Sunset Point; water stations elsewhere there are seasonal. The trail itself isn’t accessible, and pets aren’t allowed on Navajo Loop.