Bench at Queens Garden, Peekaboo, Navajo, and Sunset Trail Intersection
Bench at Queens Garden, Peekaboo, Navajo, and Sunset Trail Intersection
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Bench at Queens Garden, Peekaboo, Navajo, and Sunset Trail Intersection
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4.8
(118)
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December 26, 2023
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Descend into Bryce Canyon's unique amphitheater on the Queen's Garden Trail, an easy 2.2 miles (3.5 km) hike. This route offers a direct encounter with the park's famous hoodoos, winding through a maze of multi-hued rock formations. You will gain 328 feet (100 metres) in elevation, typically taking about 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. Keep an eye out for the Queen Victoria formation, a distinctive hoodoo that lends its name to the trail.
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