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White Canyon Trail

The White Canyon Trail is an unmaintained path connecting all three bridges of Natural Bridges National Monument. It can be a difficult journey, as the terrain is often overgrown or sandy, so it's wise to plan for more time than the route's distance would suggest. Starting from the Sipapu Bridge parking area, head south down the Sipapu Trail to the canyon bottom. The trail may be hard to spot, but you won't get lost because you're in a canyon. 

Try to avoid stepping on cryptobiotic soil, as it can take the desert decades to recover from a single footprint. The trail will pass through Kachina Bridge and take you partway up a ledge to bypass a dry falls south of the bridge. After rejoining the river bottom, you'll wind your way south to Owachomo Bridge. The trail ends here, so you'll need to arrange a shuttle, retrace your steps, or take the Owachomo Bridge to Sipapu Bridge Trail on the return journey.

Community
Natural Bridges
Length
5.30 miles
Trail Type
One Way
Average Grade
2 %
Elevation Gain
405 ft
Notes
  • Plan ahead and prepare for your adventures
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Leave artifacts where you spot them
  • Do not enter any archaeological structures
  • Do not eat near archaeological sites
  • Leave historic sites and rock art untouched
  • Pack out what you pack in
  • Properly dispose of human and pet waste
  • Respect and be aware of wildlife
  • Keep dogs on leashes at all times and away from archaeological structures
Hiking Difficulty
Intermediate

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