Natural Bridges National Monument
Hiking
This page contains information on hiking within Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah.
Short hiking trails lead from Bridge View Drive to the base of each bridge. Trails along the canyon bottom and on the mesa top connect the bridges and trailheads and offer loop hikes of varied lengths.
- Check trail conditions at the Visitor Center before hiking.
- Leave water for wildlife. Do not disturb pools or intermittent streams by bathing or swimming.
- See our Backpacking Tips.
- See our Day Hiking Tips.
Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:
| Sipapu Bridge Trail | |||
| Distance: | 1.2 miles round trip | Rating: | Strenuous |
| Elevation: | Total Ascent: | 500 feet | |
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| Description: | Sipapu Bridge is the second largest natural bridge in the world. Only Rainbow Bridge in Glen Canyon is bigger. The trail to the canyon bottom below Sipapu is the steepest in the park. A staircase and three wooden ladders aid in the descent. | ||
| Loop Trail | |||
| Distance: | 8.6 mile loop | Rating: | Moderate |
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| Trailhead: | The loop trail may be started at any of the bridge parking areas. | ||
| Description: | The trail provides an excellent way to experience the wonders of Natural Bridges. The full loop passes all three bridges, but shorter loops between only two bridges are also possible. Visitors wishing to hike the full loop must follow the trail up the left side of the canyon after passing Kachina Bridge in order to skirt the Knickpoint pour-off. The Sipapu to Kachina Loop is 5.6 miles and the Kachina to Owachomo Loop is 5.4 miles. | ||
| Owachomo Bridge Trail | |||
| Distance: | .4 miles round trip | Rating: | |
| Elevation: | Total Ascent: | 180 feet | |
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