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Hiking & Walking: Utah > Natural Bridges National Monument

Quick Facts

Natural Bridges Scenic Drive

Beginning Elevation:	6,000 Feet (1870.3 Meters) approximately
Difficulty:	Easy
Elevation Gain, Round Trip:	less than 100 Feet
Length, Round Trip:	9 Miles (15.0 Kilometers)
Recommended Season:	Fall
Usage:	Heavy
Vehicle Accessibility:	Passenger or Recreational vehicle

General Description

Natural Bridges Scenic Drive is the main road through the Monument. It makes a nine-mile loop through the park, providing access to overlooks, trails and a picnic area. Both natural and man made features can be seen from various pull outs along the scenic drive. This is an easy drive accessible by both passenger and recreational vehicles.

Directions from Visitor Center: Drive westward past the campground and begin the one-way loop through the monument.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round (NOTE: Roadway may become slippery when moisture freezes on it.) .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Geology	Natural Bridges Scenic Drive - various trails and overlooks	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Natural Bridges Scenic Drive - various trails	Yes
	Picnicking	Natural Bridges Scenic Drive	Yes
	Scenic Driving	Natural Bridges Scenic Drive	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Natural Bridges Scenic Drive	Yes

Related Activities

Kachina Bridge Trail - This trail leads .75 miles into White Canyon to the base of Kachina Bridge. Evidence of Ancient Puebloans is visible in the canyon where further exploration is encouraged.

Natural Bridges Campground - The campground is a fee-required facility that consists of 13 sites available year round on a first come, first served basis.

Owachomo Bridge Trail - This trail lies nearly seven miles from the Visitor Center. It leads .2 miles southeastward from the scenic drive to the base of Owachomo Bridge.

Sipapu Bridge Trail - This trail leads .6 miles, descending 500 feet, into White Canyon from the parking area on the scenic drive to a viewpoint of Sipapu Bridge.