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Bridge Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Grandfather
  5. Grandfather Mountain Attraction Area
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Length

0.4 Miles 0.6 Kilometers

69%

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Elevation

223' 68 m

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Descent

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

5,263' 1,604 m

High

5,040' 1,536 m

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

— David McCormick
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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.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks: Grandfather Mountain

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This is MacRae Peak which stands at 5844 feet. in North Carolina. The bridge is exactly one mile above sea level.
This is MacRae Peak which stands at 5844 feet.…
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Gazing across the ravine and the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain.
Gazing across the ravine and the Mile High Swin…
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