On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 23rd, a significant rock fall occurred on the Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop trail. Rock debris weighing an estimated 400 to 500 tons covers an area roughly 60 feet long, 15 feet deep, and 15 feet wide. The rocks range in size, with the largest about the dimensions of a midsized car. The trail will remain closed at this point to ensure visitor safety as the park develops a plan to reopen the trail, complete environmental compliance, and obtain funding. It is projected that work to clear the rock fall debris will start in the spring of 2007. If deemed safe, the park plans to open both sides of the trail up to the rock fall so that visitors will be able to view the rock fall and the large spruce tree in Wall Street.
