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Bridges National Monument is located in Southeastern Utah.
The park became a National Monument in 1908 under the direction
of President Theodore Roosevelt. The bridges were discovered
by a prospector in 1883 who was looking for gold.
The
three bridges are Sipapu Bridge with a height of 220 ft., Kachina Bridge with a height of 210 feet., and Owachomo Bridge with a height of 106 feet.
The
monument is home to the famous Horse Collar ruin as well as
several unique petroglyphs, one of which resembles a dinosaur.
The petroglyphs are located at the base of Kachina Bridge.
Hiking
trails lead to the base of the bridges.
Loop trails include:
Sipapu->Kachina
Kachina->Owachomo
Sipapu->Owachomo
Check at the visitors center for distances.
The elevation here varies between 5,500-6,500+ft. It is high
desert. Visitors should be prepared for conditions.
Location: Southeastern Utah west of Blanding. Follow 95 west to 275. 275 enters
the Monument.
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