Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Natural travertine bridge park in Gila County, United States.
The natural bridge formation spans 150 feet in width over Pine Creek, reaching 183 feet high above a 400-foot tunnel through limestone.
Scottish prospector David Gowan found the bridge in 1877 while evading Apache pursuers, later claiming the land through squatter's rights.
The historic Goodfellow Lodge, constructed by David Gowan's nephew, serves as the park's visitor center, preserving local settlement history.
Four maintained trails of varying difficulties lead visitors through the park, with Pine Creek Trail extending half a mile to the creek banks.
The natural formation developed over thousands of years when volcanic lava and seawater created a travertine dam that eroded into the current structure.
Location: Gila County
Website: https://azstateparks.com/tonto
GPS coordinates: 34.32056,-111.45667
Latest update: March 16, 2025 06:40
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