Bridge Trail

Name: Bridge Trail
Rating: 3.0

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Trail

0.4 mile 0.6 kilometer point to point
69% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 223' 68 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 5,263' 1,604 m
Low: 5,040' 1,536 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 12% (7°)
Max Grade: 19% (11°)

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

— David McCormick

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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.