Tonto Natural Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TerryDad2
N 34° 19.161 W 111° 27.427
12S E 457944 N 3797660
This is the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.
Waymark Code: WM2QPA
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
Views: 79

There is ample parking, water, and restrooms at this State Park. See the state park website for current entrance fees. As of 2007 it was $3 per person. No pets allowed on the trails.

Those with mobility issues will not be able to reach the Observation Deck along the Gowan Trail. The park has also included warnings regarding the difficulty of the short trail down to the deck. The trail will also be closed during high water. If you are unable to reach the coordinates answer what you can.

The website and park brochure have a description of the various events that occurred to create this natural bridge, so there is no need to repeat that information here. However, I found the plaque on the observation deck (a few tens of feet north of the coordinates) with individual pictures of each stage very informative and easier to understand.

You are allowed to walk through the bridge

Photo of the Arch by itself?: yes

Type of Arch: Water Eroded

Type of Material:
Travertine dam that was eroded out.


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