Natural Bridges National Monument
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N 37° 36.488 W 109° 57.968
12S E 591252 N 4162840
Natural Bridges NP is said to contain the largest concentration of natural bridges found anywhere in the world.
Waymark Code: WM7NVT
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2009
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Established in 1908, Natural Bridges is the oldest National Park Service site in Utah and protects some of the finest examples of natural bridges existent.
The Park combines a tree covered mesa with deep sandstone canyons, where the three natural bridges in the Park were formed by meandering streams that cut through the eroded the canyon walls.
The three bridges, named Kachina, Owachomo and Sipapu are located along the meandering one-way Park road, and are viewable from either overlooks or by taking the developed, though in two cases, somewhat difficult trails that lead to each. Standing underneath one of these magnificent natural structures is best the way to truly appreciate their size and beauty. Unfortunately, with an annual visitation of approx. 100,000, not many get to enjoy the bridges up close and personal.
Sipapu natural bridge viewed along the trail to its base.
Metal stairs on the trail to Sipapu natural. The trail also has several wooden ladders and requires climbing over open rock slopes.
Owachomo natural bridge, smallest in the Park, viewed from below. Its vitals are: Height- 106 ft; Span - 180 ft; Width - 27 ft; Thickness - 9ft.
