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Sipapu Bridge at Natural Bridges National Monument
Extremely strong winds and heavy snow fall made it almost impossible to see anything. This photo is heavily enhanced to show the bridge.
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Several names have been given to the bridges over the years. Sipapu has had at least two previous names, President and Augusta. Cliff dwellings and rock art in the area reminded William Douglass, leader of the 1908 government survey, of the Hopi culture he had studied extensively in Arizona. Charged with finding "appropriate Indian names" for the bridges, he chose Sipapu, meaning "place of emergence". The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high.
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Several names have been given to the bridges over the years. Sipapu has had at least two previous names, President and Augusta. Cliff dwellings and rock art in the area reminded William Douglass, leader of the 1908 government survey, of the Hopi culture he had studied extensively in Arizona. Charged with finding "appropriate Indian names" for the bridges, he chose Sipapu, meaning "place of emergence". The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high.
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Several names have been given to the bridges over the years. Sipapu has had at least two previous names, President and Augusta. Cliff dwellings and rock art in the area reminded William Douglass, leader of the 1908 government survey, of the Hopi culture he had studied extensively in Arizona. Charged with finding "appropriate Indian names" for the bridges, he chose Sipapu, meaning "place of emergence". The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high.
Trail to Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Walk downhill over some slickrock slabs, then a couple metal stairs, along a rock ledge, down a small ladder, and so forth. The trail downto the base of Sipapu bridege, the second longest natural bridge in the U.S., is a bit strenuous, but fun.
Trail to Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Ruins of Anasazi cliff dwellings at Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah, USA
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Close-up of the arch of Sipapu Bridge at Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah, USA
Trail to Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Massive boulders above the half-way view point on the trail down to Sipapu bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Trail to Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
The short, but steep trail to Sipapu Bridge - from the parking area (top left) all the way down to the canyon floor.
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Several names have been given to the bridges over the years. Sipapu has had at least two previous names, President and Augusta. Cliff dwellings and rock art in the area reminded William Douglass, leader of the 1908 government survey, of the Hopi culture he had studied extensively in Arizona. Charged with finding "appropriate Indian names" for the bridges, he chose Sipapu, meaning "place of emergence".
Trail to Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Ruins of Anasazi cliff dwellings at Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah, USA
Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Several names have been given to the bridges over the years. Sipapu has had at least two previous names, President and Augusta. Cliff dwellings and rock art in the area reminded William Douglass, leader of the 1908 government survey, of the Hopi culture he had studied extensively in Arizona. Charged with finding "appropriate Indian names" for the bridges, he chose Sipapu, meaning "place of emergence". The opening of Sipapu Bridge is 268 feet wide and 220 feet high.
Kachina Bridge at Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Scenic view at White Canyon from the Kachina Bridge Overlook
Owachomo Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Scenic view over Owachomo Bridge and Armstrong Canyon from the Owachoma Scenic Overlook
Owachomo Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA
Owachomo is a Hopi word for rock mound. On the upper left side of the bridge is a rock outcrop that suggested the name of the bridge. The opening of Owachomo Bridge is 106 feet tall and 180 feet wide.
