Natural Bridge Trail
Yellowstone National Park
| Address: | Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA |
| GPS: |
44°31'50.1"N 110°26'10.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Wyoming |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.3 mi |
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Natural Bridge Trail is an exciting and easy 2 mile hike to the beautiful rock formation that is Natural Bridge Yellowstone. This Natural Bridge was formed by Bridge Creek as it wore a hole in the rhyolite rock cliff.
This gray bridge has beautiful views through the hole of the bridge on either side and plant life growing over the top of it. The best views can be obtained by hiking around to the back of the Natural Bridge. The trail leading to the bridge is level and passes through forests and meadows, giving hikers views of the Bridge Bay Marina through the trees.
Bears can often be seen in this area. They love to feast on the trout in Bridge Creek. Hikers should keep an eye out for these animals and keep a safe distance when they are spotted.
The trailhead can be found near the Bridge Bay Marina parking lot. The trail is only open during the summer and fall.
This trail is an easy out and back trail that can be completed in less than 2 hours and rewards hikers with an amazing view of Yellowstone's Natural Bridge. The ease of the trail and the entertaining views make this a perfect hike for families with children.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Yellowstone National Park
- Head northwest on Hwy 20 EMay be closed at certain times or days(15.4 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
2.3 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
181 feetReal Ascent ?
213 feetReal Descent ?
32 feetAvg Grade (2°)
3%Grade (-2° to 20°)
-3% to 37%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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