Yellowstone National Park hiking guide
Natural Bridge Trail
A 3.4-mile out-and-back with 120 ft of climbing in Lake Village, rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Elevation gain
- 120 ft (37 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Lake Village
- Highest point
- 7,848 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,759 ft
About Natural Bridge Trail
Meandering through a forest, the path leads to a natural bridge formed by erosion of a rhyolite outcrop, where Bridge Creek flows beneath a span approximately 51 feet (16 m) above the creek. The trail follows an old/service road and offers views of the surrounding woods and creek. A short, steep switchback leads to the top of the bridge; travel across the bridge is prohibited to protect the feature. The area is also known for wildlife, including bears that frequent the creek during trout-spawning season.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
