Owachomo Bridge
Arch Natural sandstone arch at Natural Bridges National Monument
Owachomo Bridge is a slender sandstone arch in Utah’s Natural Bridges National Monument with short trails to viewpoints. Hikers and photographers visit for the arch, surrounding canyon formations and the park’s dark-sky stargazing.
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Owachomo Bridge is a natural sandstone bridge located in Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah. It is the most delicate-appearing of the monument’s three major natural bridges and is formed in local sandstone.
The bridge is commonly reached from the monument’s loop road and short trailheads that provide close viewpoints; information panels at the site explain the geology and formation of the bridge. It is frequently photographed for its slender arch profile.
Owachomo was formed by erosional processes acting on the area’s sandstone layers and has been part of the landscape for many thousands of years; it sits within the desert canyon terrain protected by the national monument.
The bridge is within Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah, managed by the National Park Service, and is reachable from nearby towns such as Blanding.
- Context within the monument: One of the three main natural bridges in Natural Bridges National Monument, noted for its thin, elegant span and easily visible from a short viewpoint trail.
How to Get to Owachomo Bridge #
Owachomo Bridge is in Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah. The site is reached by car via US-191 to Blanding, then local access roads to the park. The monument is remote; services are limited. Follow National Park Service directions and check for seasonal road advisories.
Tips for Visiting Owachomo Bridge #
- Visit at dawn or dusk for the best soft light on the sandstone and cooler temperatures for hiking
- The bridge is part of Natural Bridges National Monument's trail network - check park maps for safe routes and cliff-edge precautions
- Bring water and wear sturdy footwear; the trail involves exposed viewpoints
Best Time to Visit Owachomo Bridge #
Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit for hiking and photography; summer afternoons can be uncomfortably hot.
Weather & Climate near Owachomo Bridge #
Owachomo Bridge's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 32 mm of rain.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.
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