Hiking

Hiking at Natural Bridges can take a few minutes or all day. Plan ahead and be prepared with water, appropriate clothing, a map, and your sense of wonder!

NPS Photo by Austin Tumas

 

 

 

Loop Trails

Full Loop

The full loop is 12-miles (19.3 kilometers) and passes all three natural bridges as it winds through the canyons and over the mesa top. This trail is primitive and strenuous. Pets are not allowed on this trail (service animals are). Stop at the visitor center for updated conditions and detailed directions.

Sipapu-Kachina Loop

This shorter loop is 5.7 miles (9.2 kilometers) and passes by Sipapu and Kachina Bridges, through canyons, and over the mesa top. This trail is primitive and strenuous. Pets are not allowed on this trail (service animals are). Stop at the visitor center for updated conditions and detailed directions.

Kachina-Owachomo Loop

This shorter loop is 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) and passed by Kachina and Owachomo Bridges, through canyons, and over the mesa top. This trail is primitive and strenuous. Pets are not allowed on this trail (service animals are). Stop at the visitor center for updated conditions and detailed directions.

Check the Natural Bridges Visitor Guide for more trail information.