Marble Canyon Navajo Bridge

In 1934 after great debate in the arizona legislature the official name was changed to navajo bridge.

Marble canyon navajo bridge.

The trail is primarily used for walking nature trips and birding and is accessible year round. Construction of the bridge began in june of 1927. Navajo bridge served the area well for 66 years. However as automobiles and trucks became larger wider and heavier the need for a.

Marble canyon airport is a privately owned public use airport located 1 15 miles south west of the central business district of marble canyon in coconino county arizona united states. Marble canyon is considered by many to be the beginning of the grand canyon and lee s ferry not far from the bridge is the starting point for many of the colorado river white water trips. A south north rim connection. The bridge was known as the grand canyon bridge for five years following the dedication.

0 35 mi marble canyon lodge 0 65 mi lees ferry campground 8 46 mi cliff dwellers lodge 3 45 mi lees ferry lodge 7 39 mi shash dine eco retreat a glamping b b. Due to the spread of covid 19 some points of interest may be closed or have restrictions. More in marble canyon. Marble canyon airport is situated 1 mile southwest of navajo bridge.

The colorado river flowing through marble canyon flows under navajo bridge. Please stay safe and call ahead to get the. A bridge site was selected 5 miles 8km downriver at marble canyon. View all hotels near historic navajo bridge on tripadvisor.

Route 89a marble canyon arizona 86036 usa. Old navajo bridge is a 0 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near marble canyon arizona that features a river and is good for all skill levels. This bridge is now a foot bridge a new bigger one opened for traffic in 1995.