Natural Bridge Viewpoint
Natural Bridge is one of several natural arches in the park, all formed by erosion.
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Natural Bridge Viewpoint Details
Like Bryce Canyon's hoodoos, the park's natural arches are formed by erosion: water seeps into cracks in the rock, and constant freezing and thawing -- plus chemical dissolution of the sandstone by slightly acidic rain water -- weakens the center of the rock. Gravity does the rest, pulling down the weaker middle section to form a window or arch. From this overlook you can peer down into the canyon to see Natural Bridge, just one of Bryce's natural arches, standing in deep red contrast to the Ponderosa pine forest below. More delicate than they look, arches like this can collapse at any time as water continues to do its slow but steady job of weakening the structure.
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Nearby Parks Around Natural Bridge Viewpoint
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Natural Bridge Viewpoint
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0.8 mi away
Black Birch Canyon Viewpoint
Less-visited viewpoint where you can see hoodoos and Rainbow Point.
1.1 mi away
Agua Canyon Viewpoint
Look for hoodoos resembling a hunter and a rabbit at this scenic overlook.
1.1 mi away
Farview Point
Enjoy clear, long-distance views that take advantage of Bryce Canyon's excellent air quality.
2.0 mi away
Ponderosa Canyon Viewpoint
Peer into a canyon filled with towering Ponderosa pines.
4.1 mi away
Rainbow and Yovimpa Viewpoints
Start your auto tour at these northern viewpoints, which provide a nice overview of the park's geology.
