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Sewanee Natural Bridge

A remarkable natural sandstone arch, easily accessible via a 400-foot stair-stepped path from the parking lot. Access this adventure from the Head of the Crow State Park's Natural Bridge Trailhead.

591 Natural Bridge Rd, Sewanee

Sewanee Natural Bridge
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A masterpiece of Mother Nature’s handiwork, the 27-foot-tall natural bridge  in Head of the Crow State Park has been artfully weathered from solid sandstone by water, seeping from the bluff; and by winds coming up from the valley below.  This “bridge” started out being part of the bluff-line, but over time, the entire rock formation has migrated away from the bluff, slowly sliding downhill.  The unusual nature of the Natural Bridge made this a popular tourist attraction, beginning in the 1870s, when the nearby University of the South was founded.


To access the Sewanee Natural Bridge, follow the box-step staircase downhill 150 fee from the parking area.

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