The trail is located at 9100 feet altitude in cool pine, fir, and aspen forest. Hang a left and switchback up some red dirt to the Rock of Ages Saddle (13,000 ft). Nice temperature with full sun. Absolutely Awesome!! We rode the Navajo Lake Loop Trail described here, which includes a section of the 32 mile Virgin River Rim Trail. This detour added a little over two miles to our ride. 6.5 miles down Cedar Canyon off UT 14. The AllTrails map has you starting in a campground area, but there is actually a dirt road you can turn down right before that to get to a trailhead for parking. This original trail is too long, so we decided to just do the Navajo trail. The Navajo Lake Loop Trail is a winding trail that follows along the side of the lake on the north side and provides views of the lake from above on the south side. Beautiful day. The trail base is mostly packed dirt, with a little cinder … Basically drive along the Navajo Lake road to the western side of the lake, where on this map it says Navajo Lake Spring: Harder for sure. The most popular trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, the Navajo Loop Trail takes visitors down the rim from Sunset Point, through the narrow corridors of Wall Street, past the Silent City, past an intersection with Queens Garden Loop Trail, and the top of Peekaboo Loop Trail, before ascending the rim of the amphitheater again at Sunset Point. Navajo Lake Loop is a 8.6 mile loop trail located near Duck Creek Village, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The Silent City is a metropolis of spires and hoodoos along the west side of the Navajo Loop, crowded together like an urban sprawl made of pink, orange, and brown limestone. The views are incredible and there are even some great spots to stop for lunch along the way! Plus you run into everyone else riding it CCW. If you are checking with a phone or a bike odometer they are probably off more than a true GPS. Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. The Navajo Lake Loop Trail is a 9 mile circumnavigation of the 3.5 mile long shallow lake, formed when ancient lava flows dammed runoff in the narrow valley. Many fallen trees blocking the trail along the south shore. Coronavirus Updates: Stay current on the latest news and park access. We took a group of 15 around the lake and all riders aging from 12 to 45 made it the whole way without any trouble. Wonderful trail, love the aspens and the lava rock!! Take water, especially in the summer, it's longer than you think. Navajo Lake Loop Trail: One Wild Ride! no maps are posted at the trailhead boards. The Navajo Lake Loop Trail is an intermediate technical singletrack loop running around Navajo Lake near Brian Head. Hiking Length 8.6 miElevation gain 554 ftRoute type Loop The trail base is mostly packed dirt, with a little cinder riding over the lava flow at the east end of the lake. This eastern half of the Navajo Loop is also called "Two Bridges" for the double arch visible nearby. Also a great place to camp, kayak or paddle board. A spur trail leads to a dike bisecting the lake, allowing hikers to stop for lunch in the middle of Navajo (literally) or to lop 2.25 miles off the loop. Wilson Trail is to your right. Trail is nearly entirely single track with the exception of a connecting segment of double track that is maybe 1/2 mile of the 10 mile loop. Navajo Lake. The San Juan River is a world-class fly fishing destination and features a campground, day use areas and a serene trail along the river. The lake sits at 9200 feet so bring your lungs. Watch out for loose gravel and rock (mostly on the lake side), my daughter had a nasty wash out and got her first good road rash on both knees … some good mountain bike war wounds we like to say. Very peaceful. okay so half completed. First came a 400 ft climb to the Virgin Rim Trail junction that warmed me up. Sun River Hiking Club With 13 hiking today! Users have said ride this clockwise, don't do that. Plenty of people but was 4th of July. 5. Navajo loop trail is an awesome ride. We ranged in ages 17 - 51, and while my wife and I are more experienced bikers, my children aren't so the moderate rating is all depending upon your point of view. We skipped the south side because of comments regarding the deadfall. I liked the "11 mile" hike, but can be confusing if you are prepared for this ... if you do the extra hike (not on the AllTrails Map) you will find signs that say you are still on the Navajo Lake Loop trail but it is way off from the mapped trail on AllTrails.. Can't wait to try it again! and we parked our car near the visitor center. Moderately experienced mountain bikers will have no issues. Mountain Bike Along the Navajo Lake Loop Trail This winding 12 mile loop around the lake is great for novices with relatively few climbs. Hey Jamie, thank you for your feedback, we updated the trailhead. Beside the collection of hoodoos that comprises the whole of Bryce Canyon itself, the slot canyon-style narrowness Wall Street is probably the most famous and magnetic attraction in the park. Sunset Point is the second turn off when you enter Bryce Canyon National Park, directly in front of the lodge. (Just a scrape and it was totally my mistake. ) Continuing. TONS of mountain bikers and dogs off leash so be careful. Let me give everyone some tips (I have been ridding mountain bikes for about 20 years now so I do have some experience in this area): I used a hybrid bike, very nice fun trail. The trail continues around the lake's rocky north shore toward several campsites and down-canyon views. The trail offers a number of activity options. Navajo Lake Loop Trail The Navajo Lake Loop Trail is an intermediate technical singletrack loop running around Navajo Lake near Brian Head. Navajo Lake Loop is a 8.6 mile loop trail located near Duck Creek Village, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Navaho Pass is an excellent introduction to the Teanaway area. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier. More uphill, more trees in the trail, yet less hikers and gorgeous ridiculous views. All rights reserved. be aware that there are a couple trees down over the path on the south side of the lake today. Difficulty: 37.623763, -112.167763 High Alpine Lake Surrounded by Fourteeners. There are several trail options once you are in the hoodoos, they are well-marked with mileage, so depending on your stamina and time constraints, you can explore as much or as little as you want to. Well maintained trail. I looked it up later and the official trail does/is suppose to take you this way .. for some reason AllTrails does not show this extra 3 miles to the trail. its my favorite trail to bike. Did the north fork only. Super dog friendly. Super fun pretty flowy, I plan to take the family next time. Not a ton of elevation gain, easy access to water. Shot with the GoPro Hero7 and the DJI Mavic Air. Now it's possible they are off slightly, but not a mile. 3. The trail is located at 9100 feet altitude in cool pine, fir, and aspen forest. But we arrived Bryce around 2pm. Would definitely visit again. One is fairly large and you need someone else with you to help each other. To complete the Navajo Loop, take the eastern half of the Navajo Loop Trail northwest (back toward the rim). This is a great non-technical single track ride. For those who crave even more, the Peekaboo Loop Trail also connects to Navajo at its southernmost point, coming in from Bryce Point. 8. It is technical at times (several rock drops and loose gravel). Some parts are maintained, but the side closest to the road have two different fallen trees that you need to portage across. The Navajo Lake trail is shorter and the lower portion of the trail is more scenic. Great moderate to easy trail for biking. You can continue on the VRRT or use this as a destination for runs off 11,301' Brianhead Mountain. For some reason, Sunset Point would not come up on my maps and kept taking me to the Sunrise Point parking. Navajo Lake loop trail: Description: A quick warmup ride on a frigid September morning. The Navajo Lake Loop Trail is an intermediate technical and aerobic singletrack loop running around Navajo Lake near Brian Head. Easy trail, great for kids and dogs. Lot’s of privacy, especially on the far side. We road this clockwise and it was much more difficult (steeper ups and hard rock climbs). Follow the trail along a stream bed to the junction of the Navajo Loop with the Queens Garden Trail and the Peekaboo - Navajo Connector. Several trees down on the south side, able to climb over. Mt. The steeps are more steep than people make out below, your lungs will be burning as you are at high altitude. Navajo Lake can be found on top of Cedar Mountain about 25 miles east of Cedar City. Trail was dusty and rocky. But good for dogs with few other hikers. Navajo is a haven for boaters of every stripe – motorized boaters, canoers, kayakers, water skiers and sailors. Expect to see hikers, cyclists and dogs. 2. Location: 37.847684, -108.02817. Rode the main road to the lodge and hopped back on the south side of the lake trail. I should be more specific and say the lake that's 3.5 miles long when there's water in it; when Terry and hiked the trail … For those who are not satisfied with such a short hike by itself, the Queens Garden Loop Trail is connected to Navajo practically at the hip, creating a great continuance of some of the most magical desert hiking available. amazing views and cool air. Location: 37.847819, -108.027778. I took my wife and two children on this ride. From here, you drop rapidly back to the Navajo Lake Loop Trail #32022. 7. Historical Weather. Good atmosphere, but not the most breathtaking views. The trail visits favorite hoodoo formations such as Wall Street, Twin Bridges, and Thor’s Hammer. Distance: 1.4-mile (2.2 km) loop Be prepared for spectacular views … take a phone or camera for pictures (I used my GoPro). Snow. Click here for more information about Bryce Canyon and the surrounding area. 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