Historic Navajo Bridge
Historic Navajo Bridge
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Stretching more than 750 feet in length, this graceful bridge rises 470 feet above the Colorado River.
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- NathanPortsmouth, United Kingdom533 contributionsA lovely spot on the Colorado RiverTook a drive from Page to see the bridges over the Colorado River and was not disappointed. Free parking both sides, and there is toilets, info boards and a decent visitor info centre with gift shop. The views are amazing, with a good story on how the old and new bridges got built too. Best of all Californian Condors use the bridge to relax on, we saw one in flight and sat on the underside of the bridge. Well worth a visit IMO and hopefully the Condors will be nearby when you do.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 16, 2024
- SkwikiBurnaby, Canada1,777 contributionsBeautiful scenery and condors!We've been here a few times before but I didn't know that California Condors use this area has a home base. Luckily we stopped to stretch our legs. It is a gorgeous spot with the river, canyon and bridges but I felt so honored to be able to see three condors. Knowing they were almost extinct a few decades ago made me stand and stare at them sitting there despite the intense heat. A small gift shop and restrooms are available on the east side. The highway heading to the Grand Canyon is very pretty as well.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 10, 2024
- Mike BMineral, Virginia1,047 contributionsCool to See The Beginning of the CanyonThis was an unexpected stop for us while we were driving around the Grand Canyon, from the South Rim to the North Rim. After having seen the spectacular views from the South Rim, this wasn't nearly as impressive. However, it is very cool to essentially walk to a point directly above the same river that carves through the canyon. And it was very neat to see what look like big clouds in the river as it rolls along, which appear to be the silt it is starting to collect that turns the river to a muddy mess by the time it rolls through the canyon. It's a very quick stop, and very easy to walk out onto the bridge.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 20, 2024
- LvtripplanningJeannette, Pennsylvania168 contributionsNice place to stop to/from North RimStopped here on the way back from the North Rim. It was pretty early, so the Visitor Center wasn't open yet. Didn't have time to walk the old bridge but took some great photos and read about the history from the wayside signage.Visited September 2024Traveled soloWritten December 12, 2024
- Sean c1 contributiongift of experienceit was beautiful I loved it to see falling fish from the sky and the bridge was so historic . and the river was so beautiful that when I got down I took a swim with my family and we had a barbecue's that they give out every day for free . and all the free stake,hot dogs,burgers,sausages,chicken breasts,chicken wings.Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 8, 2025
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J S
Tucson, AZ160 contributions
Sep 2020
This is a nice stop on the way to the Grand Canyon North Rim. It's not just the 2 bridges - there is a surprising amount of history explained on boards set up on both ends of the old bridge, as well as a visitor center and with decent bathrooms considering the remoteness. The bridges themselves are wonderful to look at, and walking over the old bridge you can see rafters making their way down the Colorado River if you're lucky with timing.
Written September 9, 2020
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Cr1717
Banning, CA416 contributions
Oct 2020
So picturesque! We were there about 11:00 a.m., and saw two condors. At first they were flying around, but then they roosted on the bridge, and with my telephoto lens, I could even see their tag number. They sure are huge. The river was so clear that we could see the bottom.
Written October 15, 2020
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PhlegmMaster
Phoenix, AZ4,780 contributions
Jan 2021
An excellent spot to get out of your car, stretch your legs, and enjoy the serenity of this beautiful land!
My brother and I were heading to Utah, and 89a is the perfect way to go to eventually connect with I-15.
There were hardly any tourists here when we arrived, so it was perfectly quiet. Just walking along the bridge and soaking in the sights as well as the sunshine was a total treat!
My brother and I were heading to Utah, and 89a is the perfect way to go to eventually connect with I-15.
There were hardly any tourists here when we arrived, so it was perfectly quiet. Just walking along the bridge and soaking in the sights as well as the sunshine was a total treat!
Written January 29, 2021
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,409 contributions
Nov 2021
This is a little bit outside of Grand Canyon NP, but an impressive Arizona site that you should make an effort to see. On the way to Page you will funnel into Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and Marble Canyon. Here at Navajo Bridge you will cross the Colorado over 2 bridges, one for vehicles and one for pedestrians that is perfect for pictures. Unless you walk the length of Bright Angel Trail, this will be one of the view places you can walk across the Colorado. It is made for pictures, especially at sunset when we visited. You need to plan to visit Page and its sites with you Grand Canyon visit. If you do, you will come here so take time to visit and you will be impressed.
Written December 17, 2021
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Spiderpig
Edinburgh, UK445 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Oh my stars! An absolute must visit. We drive an 8 and a half hour round trip and it was well worth it. Got to see the California Condors. Honestly a trip we will never forget.
Written September 13, 2023
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Stephanie M
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Oct 2022
Lee's Ferry was our destination and we crossed Navajo Bridge on the way. Bridge was interesting by itself esp in the history of the only crossing point on the Colorado river for 200 miles in either direction (until the Dams and bridges were built in the 1930's.
Lee's Ferry is only a short drive from the bridge but the trip getting there on Rt 89a from Page AZ is a beautiful drive.
This is also the way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon which is worth a visit- we could not go this visit because of the late season and no lodging being open.
Lee's Ferry is only a short drive from the bridge but the trip getting there on Rt 89a from Page AZ is a beautiful drive.
This is also the way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon which is worth a visit- we could not go this visit because of the late season and no lodging being open.
Written October 20, 2022
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oilguy57
Tucson, AZ161 contributions
Sep 2021
Has all the things to make for a great stop. No entry fee, clean restrooms, nice (but small) gift shop, and a special view of Marble Canyon and the twin bridges. As the land is part of Glen Canyon NRA, there is even a NPS stamp to get! It had rained earlier and the river was very muddy. Only saw one condor and it was perched, but the whole stop was very well worth it. A Native market is located on the east side of the bridges if you are looking for native crafts and jewelry.
Written October 11, 2021
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AussiePD
Alexandra Hills, Australia2,040 contributions
Mar 2020
We have visited 41 US states, seen hundreds of Bald Eagles but before stopping we have only seen 3 Californian Condors.
We were driving from Zion through to Page and I wanted to see the Navajo Bridge so came down the route.
As we pulled into the car park we noticed 5 huge birds circling above and through the bridge structure.- Condors.
What started as a five minute photo stop for pics of the bridge and a breather from driving turned into a 45 minute wonder stop watching these magnificent birds soar, land, take off soar land.
They were passing within a few feet of the bridge so we had a fantastic closeup experience.
Our previous viewing of Condor down on the Pacific Coast road of California was of three Condor viewed through a telescope. These were within touching distance.
We had stopped up at the Vermilion Cliffs where an information board explained that 6 Condor were released in the region back in 1996. I would assume the ones here at Navajo bridge are descended from those released.
We were driving from Zion through to Page and I wanted to see the Navajo Bridge so came down the route.
As we pulled into the car park we noticed 5 huge birds circling above and through the bridge structure.- Condors.
What started as a five minute photo stop for pics of the bridge and a breather from driving turned into a 45 minute wonder stop watching these magnificent birds soar, land, take off soar land.
They were passing within a few feet of the bridge so we had a fantastic closeup experience.
Our previous viewing of Condor down on the Pacific Coast road of California was of three Condor viewed through a telescope. These were within touching distance.
We had stopped up at the Vermilion Cliffs where an information board explained that 6 Condor were released in the region back in 1996. I would assume the ones here at Navajo bridge are descended from those released.
Written March 19, 2020
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ReadRibbet
1,653 contributions
May 2021
Traveling north on scenic Highway 89A along the Vermillion Cliffs, we were badly in need of a stop when we unexpectedly crossed the Navajo Bridge area. This is a must stop. Not only are you treated to a walkable view of the bridges, the Colorado River and Glen Canyon with many photographic views, it is also a very nice wayside with covered picnic areas, clean restrooms and a National Park Service shop. It does not require a park sticker or involve any fees. There is some off street free parking (which could be crowded on some days but wasn't for us.) This was the perfect stop before continuing our drive along a fairly remote part of Highway 89A.
Written June 19, 2021
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lquadros
San Ramon, CA170 contributions
Apr 2021
We drove here for 35 minutes after visiting the Horseshoe bend. There is a nice parking area with plenty of spots with a pretty visitors center. Please stop by at the visitors center and watch the short film on the Glen Canyon National Monument which the bridge is part of. It will give you a good overview of the place you are in.
The walk to the bridge is very short and the view of the Colorado river from the top is really breathtaking. And yes (smiley face), we did see the highly endangered California Condors flying and sitting around.
Please stop by this place for plenty of photo opportunities.
The walk to the bridge is very short and the view of the Colorado river from the top is really breathtaking. And yes (smiley face), we did see the highly endangered California Condors flying and sitting around.
Please stop by this place for plenty of photo opportunities.
Written May 12, 2021
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Hi Tad, What time of day were you there? We will be going that way in about a week-- hope to see a condor, but curious as t whether a particular time of day is best. Thanks!
Written September 5, 2017
I was there on a Wednesday around 10ish. , they have a store that's open 9 to 5 .. Very nice view of the bridge.
Written September 7, 2017
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