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The area surrounding the bridge has been made into a state park called Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which is located off State Route 87, just 10 miles (16 km) north of Payson. Tonto Natural Bridge stands over a 400-foot-long (120 m) tunnel that measures 150 feet (46 m) at its widest point and reaches a height of 183 feet (56 m).
Park facilities
- Walking trails
- Pine Creek Trail - approximately 0.5-mile (0.80 km) long
- Waterfall Trail - approximately 600-foot (180 m) round trip to waterfall cave.
- Gowan Trail - approximately 0.5-mile (0.80 km) long, ending at an observation deck in the creek bottom.
- Picnic tables and recreation area
- Gift shop
- Portable restrooms
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
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Tonto’s bridge is believed to be the world’s largest travertine natural bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge, as seen from outside of the south opening of its tunnel.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Tonto National Forest
Waterfall at Tonto Natural Bridge
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park – Arizona, United States added by:
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A day or two before heading to the park make sure you have everything you will need. Good shoes and clothing. Sun screen. Bug Spray et.
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