What?? Did you know that North Carolina has a plethora of suspension foot bridges that are open to the public and may make your stomach turn as they sway in the breeze when you cross them? Take a peek below at seven of these swinging bridges in North Carolina. Do you have what it takes to cross any of them?
Take a short hike on a dirt path to the Cub Creek Suspension Bridge. Keep a keen eye out for mountain bikers. And prepare for a cool experience as you cross the scenic Cub Creek.
The trail and the bridge are found within Cub Creek Park at 206 S Bridge St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Oh my. This might be one you'll choose to stay behind and hold everyone else's belongings! Or maybe you're suddenly the group's new photographer. Do you have what it takes to cross this narrow suspension bridge? You'll find it near State Route 80 S, about six miles from the Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead.
This 275-foot crossing is a massive swinging bridge. It's located along the 27-mile Neuse River Greenway Trail, which hearkens more bikers to the path than hikers. But you can still cross on foot - if you dare. It begins at Anderson Point Park in Raleigh and ends near Wake Forest.
Located right behind the Nature Center. It's short but still worthy of exploration as is crosses Little Sugar Creek! Check it out the next time you're in Freedom Park.
Hop on the 3.8-mile Cox Mountain Loop at Eno River State Park to enjoy crossing a swinging bridge over the expansive Eno River. Careful, though, this one might make your stomach turn.
7. Tuckaseegee River suspension/swinging bridge - near Whittier
A sign hanging on this swinging bridge found along the Andrew Jackson Highway outside of Whittier says the capacity is limited to four individuals. It's literally sitting right by the road and is hard to resist! It's found 5.3 miles to the east of Whittier, North Carolina. Enjoy views of the Tuckaseegee River as you hold your breath as you cross.
Coordinates: N 35.40421 W 83.29348
Believe it or not, we have not even scratched the surface of all of the suspension and swinging pedestrian bridges in North Carolina. Keep following OnlyInNorthCarolina on Facebook to read our next installment on this topic. And to read about the most famous swinging bridge in North Carolina, keep reading here!
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