Negro Bill Canyon

Today we hiked up Negro Bill Canyon to Morning Glory Bridge.  It was a beautiful hike!  About 5 miles round trip, the trail crossed over the river several times and wound slowly up the canyon.  We got our feet wet a couple times, but the warm sun dried them in no time.

The canyon was named for William Granstaff (Negro Bill) who lived in the area in the 1870’s and laid claim to the land where he ran cattle Some say he was an outlaw, others say he was a rancher and prospector. 

The Morning Glory Natural Bridge has a span of 243 feet.  This bridge is in the U.S. Top Ten for longest natural rock spans.  The name refers to the glorious light that bathes the arch during sunrise, not the presence of Morning Glory Vines.