Long ago, 11 miles north of Payson, a curious thing happened as Pine Creek flowed downhill – it ran smack into a massive dam of calcium carbonate. As creeks will, it gradually cut its way through, carving out the world's largest natural travertine bridge, which is 183ft high and spans a 150ft-wide canyon. You can walk over it and view it from multiple angles, and there are steep trails down into the canyon for close-ups.
The park entrance is 3 miles off Hwy 87; the final stretch of the access road is precipitous and winding, and an adventure in itself. Heavy snow may close the park in winter. Website updated daily.
