Mile High Swinging Bridge Blowing Rock Nc
A true landmark of a pioneering spirit the mile high swinging bridge welcomes all visitors to admire 360 degree panoramic views from grandfather mountain.
Mile high swinging bridge blowing rock nc. Former north carolina tourism director charles j. Grandfather mountain home of the mile high swinging bridge. 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. Hotels near mile high swinging bridge.
The new top shop provides elevator access to the mile high swinging bridge making the span accessible to people with disabilities for the first time. Towering almost 6 000 feet this massive mountain presents visitors with the region s premier and most ecologically diverse nature preserve. It is a 228 foot suspension bridge over an 80 foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation. It is about 50 yards from the building to the bridge and a bench is located near the bridge.
This is a video of the mile high swinging bridge at grandfather mountain in north carolina. 7 54 mi the lodge at river run 9 12 mi mountainaire inn and log cabins 9 27 mi lazy bear lodge 5 76 mi hidden valley motel 5 31 mi the inn at elk river. View all hotels near mile high swinging bridge on tripadvisor. Parker coined the name mile high swinging.
Era of private ownership. 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. At this sanctuary known for the 360 degree views from its mile high swinging bridge guests can come eye to eye with bears cougars otters a bald eagle and deer in natural habitats learn about the natural world from knowledgeable guides stroll.