Declared a National Monument in 1908, three majestic natural bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of the Native Americans that once made this area their home. These massive land bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from below. Managed by the National Parks Service, the are a variety of things to do such as:
Hike
Round Trip
mi / km
Elevation Change
ft / m
Hiking
Time
Bridge Hikes
Sipapu 1.2 / 1.9 500 / 152 1 hr
Kachina 1.4 / 2.3 400 / 122 1 hr
Owachomo 0.4 / 0.6 180 / 55 30 min
Loop Hikes
Sipapu-Owachomo 8.6 / 13.8 500 / 152 4-6 hours
Sipapu-Kachina 5.6 / 9.0 500 / 152 2-4 hours
Kachina-Owachomo 5.4 / 8.7 400 / 122 2-4 hours
Horsecollar Ruins 0.6 / 1.0 30 / 9 30 min

Additional Information

  • ➠ Google Map & Directions
  • ➠ National Park Service Website
  • ⇩ Natural Bridges Visitor Guide (PDF 345 KB)
    • National Park Service Natural Bridges National Monument
    HC-60 Box 1
    Lake Powell, UT 84533
    (435) 692-1234 x16
    www.nps.gov/arch
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    Owachomo Bridge.
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    Owachomo Bridge.
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    Sipapu Bridge in Winter.
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    Winter Hike to Sipapu Bridge.
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    Winter Hike to Sipapu Bridge.
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