May 14, 2018 Arizona

14 May 2018. Drove off of the rim and tried out a very cool Arizona State Park that someone had mentioned to us: Tonto Natural Bridges State Park.  This was such a wonderful place, we would recommend it to everyone.  Here is a little description:

Sign at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

The Arch was beautiful! You started at the bridge part of the arch, then followed the trail down one side and under the arch to another trail going up the other side.  Going under the arch, you had to rock scramble (hands and knees), climb, and get a little wet.  This was such a fun place!

Looking down the trail under Tonto natural Bridge
The South side of the arch, with a viewing platform you can stop at
The more adventurous can climb into the arch
The stream drips on your head as you start through
You can see the scale of this place better with chuck standing on the entrance rock
We had to climb up high on the left to make it through
Here is the view looking back
Both of us coming through the arch
Climbing out of the arch
Chuck took pictures, too!
And up the trail on the north side
Saw this guy and thought of you, Kathy Ulen, hope you are feeling a bit better.