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 American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 85,000 people 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.

Park Ranger at Second Observation Area

During the summer season, Park Rangers will be at the observation areas to answer your questions.

Rainbow Bridge

Stand here and take in the majesty of Rainbow Bridge - the largest natural bridge in the National Park Service.

A Crowd Views Rainbow Bridge From Its Shadow

In the desert heat after the rough walk up to Rainbow Bridge from the docks, you take shade where you can get it.

Rainbow Bridge 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.

Tent Pad for Site E7

Tent Pad E7

Picnic Table and Food Storage for Site E7

Picnic Table/Food Storage E7

Paved Driveway Site E7

Driveway E7

Fire Grate for Site E7

Fire Grate E7

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Rainbow Bridge National Monument is located between Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Navajo Nation. There are no roads in the vicinity of the monument. Rainbow Bridge can be reached by boat on Lake Powell or by hiking one of two trails around Navajo Mountain on the Navajo Nation, by permit only. Boat tours are available.

The entrance to Forbidding Canyon is located at buoy 49 on Lake Powell. Boaters should be familiar with the Aids to Navigation (buoy) system and use a navigational map.

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