Natural Bridge Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park

Natural Bridge Canyon Trail

What makes this hike to a large natural bridge on the floor of Death Valley fun is that the trail runs right under the massive stone arch.

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Natural Bridge Canyon Trail Details

What makes this hike to a large natural bridge on the floor of Death Valley fun is that the trail runs right under the massive stone arch, like passing through a tunnel. The natural bridge is about a half-mile into the hike, while the trail runs a mile uphill to the end of the canyon, where you'll find a dry waterfall. The trailhead and parking lot is 1.5 miles off Badwater Road, 13.2 miles south of the intersection with Highway 190.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

1 miles

Estimated time

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Natural Bridge Canyon Trail

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Badwater Salt Flats Trail

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Badwater Basin

The Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America, sitting 279 feet below sea level.

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Badwater Basin

Sitting 282-feet below sea level, this natural basin is the lower point in the United States and all of North America.

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Badwater Basin

Badwater Basin is the lowest point in Death Valley and, as such, the lowest point in North America at 279 feet below sea level.

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Artist's Drive

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