Natural Bridges
Natural Bridges sits at mile 329 of 347 along the Pacific Coast byway, at an elevation of 318 feet. The terrain falls 381 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces 240 degrees. Point St. George Reef Offshore State Marine Conservation Area lies to the south, 24.3 miles away at sea level. The facing direction is angled toward sunset, about 30 degrees off square with due west, meaning evening light crosses the view at an angle rather than straight on. Gold Beach is 15.3 miles to the north, Crescent City is 31.4 miles south-southeast, and Cave Junction is 36.8 miles to the east. Meyers Creek Beach Viewpoint precedes this stop along the byway, and Whaleshead Viewpoint follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Point St. George Reef Offshore State Marine Conservation Area0 ftsouth · 24.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 19:30 | 18:53 |
| June solstice | 05:42 | 20:58 | 20:15 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 19:16 | 18:39 |
| December solstice | 07:44 | 16:49 | 16:04 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 329 of 347 along Pacific Coast.
- Gold Beach15.3 mi north
- Crescent City31.4 mi south-southeast
- Cave Junction36.8 mi east
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How high is Natural Bridges?
Natural Bridges sits at about 318 feet (97 m).
What can you see from Natural Bridges?
From Natural Bridges: Point St. George Reef Offshore State Marine Conservation Area (S, 24 mi).
Is Natural Bridges better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Natural Bridges toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Natural Bridges?
Gold Beach, 15 miles N of Natural Bridges.
What is the next lookout after Natural Bridges?
Whaleshead Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Natural Bridges.
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