Popular Wall Street Trail Reopens At Bryce Canyon National Park

The Wall Street Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park has been reopened. NPS photo.

After several months of work, crews in Bryce Canyon National Park have been able to move enough rock to let the popular Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop Trail reopen.

The section of trail closed back in April after falling rock blocked the route. Trail crews have been busy over the past several weeks clearing rocks that have fallen since the closure, according to park officials.

Bryce Canyon officials note that it's not unusual for trail closures during the year. In May 2006 a significant rock fall occurred on the Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop Trail. The rock debris covered an area roughly 60 feet long, 15 feet deep and 15 feet wide, with an estimated mass of 400-500 tons, they note. The largest rock was as large as a midsized car. This event closed Wall Street for more than a year as trail crews constructed a new path around the slide.

Falling rocks are more common along Wall Street than any other trail in Bryce Canyon and can cause serious injury or death, according to park officials. Freezing temperatures, rain, and strong winds can trigger rock falls so visitors are encouraged to consider these risks when hiking. Current trail conditions can be obtained from the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center.