Natural Bridges National Monument

Natural Bridges protects some of the finest examples of ancient stone architecture in the southwest. The monument is located in southeast Utah on a pinyon-juniper covered mesa bisected by deep canyons of Permian age Cedar Mesa Sandstone. Where meandering streams cut through the canyon walls, three natural bridges formed: Kachina, Owahcomo and Sipapu.

At an elevation of 6,500 feet above sea level, the Monument is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Plants range from the fragile cryptobiotic soil crusts to remnant stands of Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine. Natural Bridges was established in 1908, making it the oldest National Park Service site in Utah.

HC 60 Box 1
Lake Powell, UT 84533-0101
(435)692-1234 - Visitor Information
(435)719-2100 - Headquarters

By Plane
Commercial airlines serve Cortez, CO, Grand Junction, CO and Salt Lake City, UT. A small commuter airline flies from Salt Lake to Moab, UT.

By Car
The entrance to Natural Bridges is at the end of Highway 275, which is roughly 35 miles west of Blanding on Highway 95.

By Plane
There is no public transportation to Natural Bridges.

Getting Around
Visitors usually tour the scenic drive by car or bicycle.

Summer highs may exceed 100 Degrees Fahrenheit, with lows in the 60's. Fall and Spring temperatures are milder, with highs in the 70's and 80's. Winter temperatures range from highs in the 40's and 50's to lows well below freezing. Snow is usually light to moderate.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Auto Touring
• Camping
• Educational Programs
• Hiking

Recommended Activities
Visitors should plan on spending a minimum of two to three hours to explore the scenic drive, see the bridges, and hike one of the short trails. Horsecollar Ruin (pictured above) can be seen from the end of one of the short trails. Please note that pets are not allowed on hiking trails.

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