Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Utah
📘 Park Overview
Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring Native American tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the thousands of visitors from around the world who visit it each year. Please visit Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred.
🌤 Weather Information
Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable with extended periods of strong winds. Fall is generally mild. Temperatures range from 110°F (43°C) in June & July to 20°F (-7°C) in December & January. Although precipitation is generally less than 6 inches (15cm) annually, both heavy rains and flash flooding can occur, particularly during the summer monsoon season.
🚗 Directions
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is located between Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Navajo Nation. *There are no roads to or near the monument.* Rainbow Bridge can be reached by boat on Lake Powell or by hiking one of two trails around Navajo Mountain on the Navajo Nation, by permit only. Boat tours are available. The entrance to Forbidding Canyon is located at buoy 49 on Lake Powell. Boaters should be familiar with the Aids to Navigation (buoy) system and use a navigational map.
Images
Stand here and take in the majesty of Rainbow Bridge - the largest natural bridge in the National Park Service.
Credit: NPS Photo / Scott Dowd
Seen from the air, Rainbow Bridge is a graceful curve over the dry stream bed.
Credit: NPS Photo / Barbara Lee
In the desert heat after the rough walk up to Rainbow Bridge from the docks, you take shade where you can get it.
Credit: NPS Photo
The only way to access Rainbow Bridge is by a two-day hike across the Navajo Nation, or a fifty-mile boat trip up Lake Powell.
Credit: NPS Photo
In 1974, Ute Mountain Ute Jim Mike, one of the guides who led the original expedition to Rainbow Bridge, returned to see how he had led the way for many more visitors.
Credit: Cline Library Archives
During the summer season, Park Rangers will be at the observation areas to answer your questions.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Nov 4
Sunny
High: 75.9°F | Low: 46.7°F
Humidity: 21%
Wind: 8.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:51 AM
Sunset: 05:22 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 43.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Nov 5
Sunny
High: 71.8°F | Low: 36.9°F
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:52 AM
Sunset: 05:21 PM
Moon: Full Moon (99%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 39.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Thursday, Nov 6
Sunny
High: 69.3°F | Low: 37.9°F
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 14.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:53 AM
Sunset: 05:20 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 40.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
c/o Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040
🏤 Mailing Address:
c/o Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040
📞 Voice Phone: 9286086200
✉️ Email: glca_information@nps.gov