jul4

I want to see rainbow bridge but am hesitant to do a 7 hr boat ride. Is it worth it? Is thee another way to see it?

J62

For what it's worth...

You will see a LOT of red sandstone in UT and AZ on your trip, including Natural Bridge in Bryce.

http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/naturalbridge.htm

For me, 7hr boat ride to see Natural Bridge would not be worth it. It's on my list of place to visit when I have the time to hike & camp, but not as a day trip.

Save your travel energy for enjoying the rest of your trip...

my 2c.

schmerl

There are flight seeing planes you could take to see Rainbow Bridge. We did that and it was great fun.

jul4

Thanks I think we will do more hiking I Bryce and get there in time for sunset cruise instead

cd

For me it was worth it just to be on the boat with those sandstone walls around you. It was a beautiful ride. When you start out, it's pretty much open water but the closer you get to Rainbow Bridge the passageways become narrow and I thought so awesome.

jul4

I guess we will have to decide. Everyone who went on trip advisor loved it but there is so much I want to do. In June how far in advance do you think we would need to book?

cd

We stayed at the Lake Powell Resort and just purchased tickets 2days prior. It takes 2hr to reach the Bridge area by boat and an hour and a half hike to the reach Bridge, walk around, and come back to the boat. We were there last July and it was really, really hot.

jul4

would you do it again?

cd

I would take this boat tour: http://www.lakepowell.com/play/boat-...e-canyon-.aspx I cannot tolerate the kind of heat we had last July. It was 109 and humid but the canyons are beautiful and the boat does offer shade.

jul4

thanks

RVvagabond

You question regarding hiking to Rainbow Bridge (another way).
The answer is Yes.
Hike, but.............
Route is through Navajo Nation which, of course, requires a permit that can be purchased at their ranger station near the junction of hwy 89/64 Mon-Fri normal working hours. Not expensive - I think it is $7 now.
Hike detail:
http://www.utahwild.com/parks_monume...dge_hike.phtml

You can also rent your own boat including very large pontoon boats.

Vaga

jul4

Isn't it like a two day hike