Rainbow
Bridge is the world's largest natural bridge. The span has
undoubtedly inspired people throughout time - from the
neighboring Native Americans who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred,
to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit it each
year.
Please visit
Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures
to whom it is sacred. While Rainbow Bridge is a separate unit of
the National Park Service, it is proximate to and administered
by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Important: Because
of the sacred nature of Rainbow Bridge and because Native
Americans still come to this spot to pray and make offerings,
the National Park Service asks that visitors respect these
long-standing beliefs. They request your voluntary compliance in
not walking up to or under Rainbow Bridge.
Summers
are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are
moderately cold with nighttime lows often below freezing. Spring
weather is highly variable with extended periods of strong
winds. Fall is generally mild. Temperatures range from 110°F
(43°C) in June & July to O°F (-18°C) in December &
January. Although precipitation is generally less than six
inches (15cm) annually, both heavy rains and flash flooding can
occur.
Dangling Rope
Marina, the closest source of first aid, water, gas and
supplies, is open year-round. A ranger station there is staffed
intermittently year-round. Rangers are at Rainbow Bridge daily
from Memorial Day through Labor Day, less frequently other times
of the year.
There is no
entrance fee to Rainbow Bridge, but fees are charged to enter
Glen Canyon NRA. To drive on the canyon bottom, a 4-wheel drive
vehicle, a Park Service permit and an authorized Navajo guide
are required. The fee is $10 an hour for 1 vehicle, $5 an hour
for each additional vehicle with a 5-vehicle limit per guide.
Autos should use paved roads only.
Rainbow
Bridge is the world's largest natural bridge. The span has
undoubtedly inspired people throughout time - from the
neighboring Native Americans who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred,
to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit it each
year.
Summers
are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are
moderately cold with nighttime lows often below freezing. Spring
weather is highly variable with extended periods of strong
winds. Fall is generally mild. Temperatures range from 110°F
(43°C) in June & July to O°F (-18°C) in December &
January. Although precipitation is generally less than six
inches (15cm) annually, both heavy rains and flash flooding can
occur. 