There’s a beautiful allure between nature and pedestrian bridges. Give me a trail with a rich, green canopy overhead and an occasional long-range vista plus a few bridges and I’m all in for the adventure. But what about swinging bridges? The kind that sway in the breeze as you move across them. The kind that are held in place, mostly, by ropes or heavy-gauge wires? Are you up for crossing a swinging bridge on a trail?

Let’s take a look at three of them that are found right here in the Palmetto State:

1. Twelve Mile Creek swinging bridge

If your answer is a resounding yes, then head out to Walnut Creek Park in Lancaster, South Carolina, where you'll find a 180-foot swinging bridge that sways high above Twelve Mile Creek.
AllTrails/Chris Gibbs
It's found along the 3.5-mile Twelve Mile Creek Trail that departs from the park and ends up... in North Carolina.
AllTrails/Mike Broskin
In fact, this bridge is so unique, you'll cross the border while on the bridge! Be sure to stop along the way to have your photo taken with the South Carolina state line marker!
Carolina Thread Trail - Twelve Mile Creek Trail Head, 10521 Walnut Creek Pkwy, Lancaster, SC 29720, USA
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Learn all about this fun hike and the awesome bridge over Twelve Mile Creek in this previous article.
2. Anne Spring Close Greenway swinging bridge

You may find a slight hint of acquiescence as you navigate this fun swinging destination.
Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road, 104 Adventure Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715, USA
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It's found along the 36 miles of trails inside the Greenway and crosses over Steele Creek. If your stomach gets weak, you might want to negotiate with the others in your party that only one person at time can be on the bridge. This could keep it a little more steady as you cross!

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To help you find the bridge, head toward the Dairy Barn.
Anne Springs Close Greenway
The bridge connects the Dairy Barn with Lake Haigler and is fun for kids and adults alike.
Of course, there's so much to see and do at Anne Springs Close Greenway it would be impossible to fit it all into even a full weekend.
Google/Alex
Learn more about the trail, here. And find out hours of operation and public admission costs to use the trails and other attractions at the Greenway at this link.
3. Raven Cliff Falls swinging bridge

If you're ready for an adventure that'll really make your stomach drop...
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Head out to Raven Cliff Falls, South Carolina's tallest waterfall clocking in at 420 feet. Along the trail, you'll not only cross a super scary swinging bridge...
Raven Cliff Falls Trailhead, Geer Hwy, Cleveland, SC 29635, USA
Google/Kimberly Marsh
But that bridge... crosses over the top of the waterfall. Oh my goodness... I'm dizzy just thinking about this one!
Google/Dana Pfeifer
The hike to Raven Cliff Falls is rated as DIFFICULT. Please don't attempt if you are a novice at hiking unless you have an expert hiker along in your party. Learn more about the trail from this previous article.

Bridges and trails go hand in hand, don’t they? Do you have what it takes to tackle all three of these swinging bridges in South Carolina? Know of others found along hiking trails in our state? Let us know about them here.

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