Trail Run Project Logo

Bridge Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.8 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Grandfather
  5. Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area
Previous Next

“This short trail traverses dense hardwoods to reach the Mile High Swinging Bridge. ”

David McCormick
Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add to Favorites · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

0.4

Miles

0.6

KM

69%

Runnable

5,263' 1,604 m

High

5,040' 1,536 m

Low

223' 68 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Views

Description

While not particularly memorable, this trail tackles moderately graded switchbacks on its way to the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Along the way, use the trail to build your excitement for the views to come when you run across this locally famous suspension bridge.

Contacts

Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks: Grandfather Mountain

Shared By:

David McCormick
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 5 votes

#3

in Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area

#14512

Overall
  3.8 from 5 votes
5 Star
40%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
60%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#3

in Grandfather Mountain A…

#573

in North Carolina

#14,512

Overall
10 Views Last Month
975 Since Aug 1, 2017
Intermediate/Difficult
0%
0%
67%
17%
17%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

This is MacRae Peak which stands at 5844 feet. in North Carolina. The bridge is exactly one mile above sea level.
Aug 15, 2016 near Linville, NC
Gazing across the ravine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain.
Aug 1, 2017 near Linville, NC

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Update Conditions
Unknown See History
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Nearby Recommended Routes