The Stomach-Dropping Suspended Bridge Walk You Can Only Find In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 21, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
We can find adventure around just about every corner in Pennsylvania, especially if we enjoy hiking. This suspended bridge walk, for example, will lead us past some gorgeous natural scenery – flowing creeks, a cascading waterfall, and a massive boulder. However, one of the trail’s highlights is its beautiful suspended bridge.
A cozy state park at just 541 acres, Trough Creek State Park packs a whole lot of scenic punch into its relatively small size.
The 1.6-mile trail has earned a moderate rating due to its rocky and sometimes rough terrain. Your best bet is to start at the park office, if it's open, to pick up a paper map.
This is one of those trails where you definitely don't want to forget your camera or have waning batteries. You'll pass a gushing waterfall and cross over a picturesque footbridge.
Even if you visit in the spring or in the summer, make a point to stop back in the fall. The bridge is absolutely spellbinding when framed by the rustic colors.
Another of the trail's main highlights is the massive boulder - Balanced Rock. You'll also find scenic overlooks that offer sweeping views of the park.
Head over to the official website of Trough Creek State Park for more information on all of the park's hiking trails and other activities. Or, go here for Facebook.
Do you have a favorite suspended bridge walk in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Pennsylvania’s hiking trails hide a whole lot of fascinating secrets. Discover the story behind the ruins of an abandoned bottling plant in Valley Forge National Historical Park, for example.
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