Natural Bridges National Monument

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Natural Bridges National Monument

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Contact Information:
Natural Bridges National Monument
HC 60 Box 1
Lake Powell, UT 84533
435-692-1234
http://www.nps.gov/nabr/

Size: 7,636 acres.

Location: The entrance to Natural Bridges National Monument is at the end of UT 275, 35 miles west of Blanding on UT 95.

Description: Three natural bridges carved out of sandstone, including the second and third largest in the world, are protected here. Also present are Ancestral Puebloan rock art and ruins.

Natural Bridges National Monument
courtesy of the National Park Service

Activities: Begin your trip by stopping at the visitor center and touring the scenic drive, which includes stops with overlooks of the bridges. Several short hikes, all less than 1.5 miles round-trip, afford closer views of these natural formations, as well as Horsecollar Ruin. The 8.6-mile full loop trail offers the opportunity to experience the beauty of White Canyon while hiking to all three natural bridges. The loop hike is considered strenuous because it requires ascents and descents of up to 500 vertical feet and elevations range from 6,000 to 6,500 feet above sea level. The 13-site campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis.

Operating Hours: Natural Bridges is open year-round. The scenic drive is open every day from early morning until about 30 minutes past sunset.

History: Proclaimed on April 16, 1908.

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Lauren Himiak
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