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Natural Bridges National Monument Drive route map
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Utah

Natural Bridges National Monument Drive

Blanding, Utah

8.8 mi

Distance

1,122 ft

Elev. Gain

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Natural Bridges National Monument Drive is an 8.8-mile loop trail near Blanding, Utah. This trail offers a challenging hike with a total elevation gain of 1,122 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 6,489 feet. The loop trail traverses a dirt surface, positioning visitors to explore the unique landscapes synonymous with the Natural Bridges area, famed for its natural arches and canyon formations. The drive features stunning desert vistas and geological formations typical of southeastern Utah. As this trail is in a remote desert region, preparation is essential for safe exploration.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainremote location

Elevation Profile

Min:1,842 ft
Max:1,978 ft
342 ft
342 ft
1,842 ft1,887 ft1,933 ft1,978 ft0.0 mi2.2 mi4.5 mi6.7 mi9.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

desert vistasgeological formations

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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