The Sipapu Bridge is the second longest natural bridge in the world and one of the top ten largest natural bridges in the world. The Sipapu Bridge Trail is the steepest within the park trail structure and therefore the most difficult to access. The trail starts its descent by a series of steps, several switchbacks lead further down to ladders and primitive stone steps before reaching this magnificent sandstone structure.
The Sipapu Bridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,215 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,775 ft. and an elevation range of 440 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
0.6 mi | 5,775 ft | 6,215 ft | 440 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
26 min | 36.3 | 436 ft | 0 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
16 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 436 ft |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Sipapu Bridge Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
What is the length of the Sipapu Bridge Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) or 1,410 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Sipapu Bridge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 26 minutes in one direction and in 16 minutes in the opposite direction.
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(cdc.gov)