Things To Do

Everyone must go on the trail if they want to see Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge National Monument - A Different Place

Although Rainbow Bridge is immediately adjacent to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, it is a separate unit of the National Park System. Rainbow Bridge was declared a National Monument in 1910 and, as such, the range of permitted activities is smaller than for the recreation area. Traditional water-based recreation activities such as swimming, fishing, water skiing, etc. are not permitted anywhere within the monument.

• Getting to the bridge requires hiking at least a mile.
• Remember to carry water with you!
• Pack out what you bring in.

 

 

The floating restrooms at the dock are the only facilities in the monument.

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At the Monument

Most visitors would arrive via boat to the park courtesy dock, available for short-term docking. At current lake levels, the dock at Rainbow Bridge does not reach land. Beach your boat and walk through muck to the trail at your own risk.