Grandfather Mountain Swinging Bridge
Era of private ownership.
Grandfather mountain swinging bridge. Here s the fall view of grandfather mountain from the blue ridge parkway. Join the bridge club enjoy greater access to the wonders of grandfather mountain save on your visits and help build a bridge to the future so that generations to come can experience nature and beauty the way we do today. Until 2008 grandfather mountain was privately owned and operated as a nature preserve and tourist attraction it was and still is best known for its mile high swinging bridge the highest in america built in 1952 by hugh morton the bridge links two of the mountain s rocky peaks and is known as the swinging bridge due to its tendency to sway in high winds. Located near the fun small town of banner elk the longtime attraction has many things to do and see.
We went with our friends to grandfather mountain nc where we hiked up to the swinging bridge that is one mile high. Free admission to the grandfather mountain state park trails is also available from locations outside of the tourist attraction. The mile high swinging bridge of grandfather mounain nc duration. The 228 foot suspension bridge spans an 80 foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation.
I think this might have been my favorite spot so far in this part of the country. Support grandfather in the fulfilling promises campaign to build a new conservation campus and education center and reach new heights in environmental stewardship. We have always enjoyed grandfather mountain and were wanting to get back to the mountain. Up grandfather mountain north carolina june 15.
Grandfather mountain mile high swinging bridge aerial views. The mile high swinging bridge america s highest suspension footbridge was built to give visitors easy access to the breathtaking view from grandfather mountain s linville peak. The grandfather mountain attraction borders on grandfather mountain state park. All reviews swinging bridge mile high bridge fudge shop animal habitats nature museum across the bridge audio cd high winds forrest gump mountain lion hiking trails per adult black rock entrance fee.