Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is a natural arch in San Juan County, Utah, sitting at about 5,900 feet on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Monticello Field Office. Blanding, the nearest town, lies about 2.3 miles away. Typical averages from the Blanding weather station, 1.6 miles from the arch and close to its elevation, show a wide seasonal swing. Spring warms from highs around 55°F in March to 72°F in May, with lows climbing from the low 30s into the mid 40s. Summer runs hot, with July highs near 89°F and lows around 62°F, and July and August bring the most wet days of the year, about seven to eight each month. Fall cools from highs near 78°F in September to 65°F in October, then down to 51°F in November. Winter highs sit around 40°F in December and January, with lows in the low 20s. For milder conditions, May, September and October offer a comfortable middle ground. Nearby, Blanding Boulders lies about 3.3 miles away, and the Blanding climbing area is about 6.3 miles off. For hiking, Butler Wash Trail is roughly 8.4 miles away, and Arch Canyon Trail is about 9.5 miles out.