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Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring Native American tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the thousands of visitors from around the world who visit it each year. Please visit Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred.

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Photos

A large sandstone arch - a natural bridge.
Stand here and take in the majesty of Rainbow Bridge - the largest natural bridge in the National Park Service.
A view of Rainbow Bridge from the air.
Seen from the air, Rainbow Bridge is a graceful curve over the dry stream bed.
A large crowd faces away from the camera at the scenery.
In the desert heat after the rough walk up to Rainbow Bridge from the docks, you take shade where you can get it.
Boats and personal watercraft sidle up to docks.
The only way to access Rainbow Bridge is by a two-day hike across the Navajo Nation, or a fifty-mile boat trip up Lake Powell.
An elderly Native American man sits in a lawn chair under Rainbow Bridge
In 1974, Ute Mountain Ute Jim Mike, one of the guides who led the original expedition to Rainbow Bridge, returned to see how he had led the way for many more visitors.
Park Ranger standing in front of perfectly curved sandstone arch
During the summer season, Park Rangers will be at the observation areas to answer your questions.

Activities

  • Boating
  • Boat Tour
  • Guided Tours
  • Boat Tour
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program