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Natural Bridge State Monument

McLeod Montana

Listing Type: National Forest Day Area
City: McLeod Montana
Region: Yellowstone Country
406-932-5155
http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin/


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Constrained by a deeply cut chasm during high water, the Boulder River flows over a 100-foot precipice, creating the spectacular Boulder River Falls. At low water, the river flowed under a natural rock bridge, but in July 1988, the bridge that gave the area its name collapsed. The park also serves as a wilderness trailhead and has good trout fishing. The park is 40 acres in size and is 5,000 feet in elevation.

The site offers a picnic area with scenic overlooks, interpretive plaques explaining the geologic process, and paved trails. Some trails are steep, so good walking shoes are recommended. This is a great place for photography. The Natural Bridge footbridge is legal access to Teepee Mountain, Contact Mountain, and Green Mountain.

Directions: Natural Bridge State Monument is located 27 miles south of Big Timber on Secondary 298.

Natural Bridge State Monument
Gallatin National Forest, Big Timber, MT 59011

    Activities
  • Photography
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Exhibit
  • Fishing
  • River Fishing
  • Walking
    Services
  • Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Trail





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