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Natural Bridges National Monument Overview
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Natural Bridges At A Glance
Size: 7,636 acres.
Ecosystem: High desert pinyon-juniper forest on the plateau; desert riparian along the river.
Features: Three natural sandstone bridges spanning a desert canyon. Several Anasazi ruins are set among cliffs.
Contact Details
Natural Bridges
HC-60 Box 1
Lake Powell, Utah 84533
Phone: 435-692-1234
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- The monument’s scenic drive provides year-round access to trailheads at about 6,500 feet, but it’s a good idea to check trail conditions with staff at the visitor center. Summer flash floods are the greatest hazard for hikers.
- Although no backcountry camping is allowed in the monument, it’s possible to follow White Canyon up- or downstream out of the monument to camp. Note that you cannot park overnight on the scenic drive.
- Short trails descend to the base of each of the three natural bridges. Owachomo (half-mile round-trip) is the shortest and easiest. Kachina (1.4 miles round-trip) and Sipapu (1.2 miles round-trip) trails have a greater elevation change.
Published: 28 Oct 2008 | Last Updated: 13 Sep 2011
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
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