Photograph the Rainbow Bridge National Monument
ScenicEasySpringSummerYear-round
Take a boat tour across Lake Powell to see one of the world's largest known natural bridges, a site sacred to Navajo culture.
Itinerary tips
- 1Reserve boat tour tickets several weeks in advance through Wahweap Marina as trips often sell out.
- 2Pack a high-quality circular polarizer filter to manage the intense glare off the water and sandstone surfaces.
- 3Allocate a full 6 to 8 hours for the round-trip boat journey, which includes travel time across the lake and the short hike to the bridge.
- 4Bring at least two liters of water and a wide-brimmed hat, as the reflection of the sun off the lake significantly increases heat exposure.
- 5Ensure your camera batteries are fully charged and your memory cards have ample space, as there are no charging facilities once you leave the marina.
- 6Wear sturdy walking shoes for the dock-to-monument trail, which can vary in length based on fluctuating lake water levels.
More in Southern Utah Parks
Stargaze at Mossy Cave Trail
Witness the Milky Way arching over Bryce Canyon's hoodoos in one of the world’s darkest International Dark Sky Parks.
ScenicDrive Hell’s Backbone Road
Traverse a terrifyingly beautiful gravel bridge spanning thousands of feet of drop-offs between Boulder and Escalante.
ScenicWalk Among Giants at Kodachrome Basin
Photograph the 67 monolithic stone spires, or 'sedimentary pipes,' that puncture the bright blue Southern Utah sky.
ScenicScramble the Cathedral Valley Loop
Take a high-clearance vehicle to the Temple of the Sun and Moon for the most remote and iconic views in Capitol Reef.
Scenic