1-2 HoursPark entry fees are required.
Hike to Sipapu Bridge
Natural Bridges National Monument
Sipapu Bridge’s tremendous span inspires and awes the imagination. Hike to the second largest natural bridge in the United States and, along the way, explore the geology of this fascinating region. You will fully appreciate this incredible natural feature with an adventurous canyon hike.
Sipapu Bridge is the largest natural bridge in the park and the second largest in the United States. Admire its 268-foot (82-meter) span up close with a hike to the bridge’s base. Sipapu’s size inspired its many names, including President. Sipapu Bridge’s current name is Hopi for “place of emergence,” or the opening through which Hopi ancestors entered this world. Length Roundtrip: 1.4 miles (2 kilometers) Elevation Change One-way (from Rim to Base): 436 feet (133 meters) loss, 11 feet (3 meters) gain Getting There Start at the Sipapu Bridge Trailhead parking area (different from the Sipapu Viewpoint parking area). Follow the trail to the bottom, 0.7 mile (1 kilometer) one-way.
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Duration
1-2 Hours
Fees
Park entry fees are required.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn
Accessibility
Service animals are allowed on this trail. There is one accessible parking spot in the parking lot. This is a primitive trail. This trail is not wheelchair accessible. Audio recordings of the posted signage are not available. There is uncertain footing in places. Stay away from the canyon edge - although it is not sheer, it can be steep. Most of the trail is in the shade for much of the day. The trail declines 436 feet (133 meters) to the base of the bridge. That elevation change is experienced using three wooden ladders, one long set of metal stairs, wood stairs, rock stairs, and switchbacks. The total trail length (roundtrip) is 1.4 miles (2 kilometers). This trail is strenuous. This trail may be difficult for individuals with mobility impairments. The nearest restroom is a pit toilet located at the Kachina Bridge parking area. There are flush toilets outside the visitor center. The nearest water is available at the visitor center.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages, but minors should be with an adult parent or guardian.
Location
Sipapu Bridge Trailhead