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Death Valley National Park hiking guide

Natural Bridge Trail

A 1.4-mile out-and-back with 450 ft of climbing in Badwater Basin, rated moderate.

Natural Bridge Trail, Death Valley National Park
Photo: NPS/Jason Gray

Key facts

Length
1.4 mi (2.3 km)
Elevation gain
450 ft (136 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Badwater Basin
Highest point
842 ft
Lowest point
377 ft

About Natural Bridge Trail

This short hike leads to a unique natural bridge, crafted by the erosive power of flash floods over thousands of years. The trail offers a glimpse into Death Valley's fascinating geological history, with opportunities to explore beyond the bridge into the canyon's rugged landscape.

Route map

Route map of Natural Bridge Trail in Death Valley National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Natural Bridge Trail4006008000.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 842 ftLow 377 ft
Elevation runs from 377 ft to 842 ft over 1.3 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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