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Natural Bridges National Monument |
Description:
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.
Designations:
Natural Bridges National Monument (April 16, 1908)
Accessibility:
The visitor center and restrooms are accessible to all persons. The campground has no designated site for disabled persons but has several sites and one rest room accessible. The three bridge overlook trails are accessible via a concrete sidewalk, however the sidewalk to the Kachina Bridge viewpoint may not be accessible with a standard wheelchair due to its slope.
Getting Around:
Visitors usually tour the scenic drive by car or bicycle.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Natural Bridges National Monument
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.
Car:
The entrance to Natural Bridges is at the end of Highway 275, which is roughly 35 miles west of Blanding on Highway 95.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to Natural Bridges.
Nearby Parks:
Arches National Park in Utah
Canyonlands National Park in Utah
Hovenweep National Monument in Colorado
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona
Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado
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