Babcock State Park in West Virginia is so world famous for the iconic Glade Creek Gristmill that sometimes, people forget about all the other amazing attractions tucked away in this stunning West Virginia State Park. There are scenic overlooks. There’s a unique rock arch. There are staircases, both wooden and stone. And then there are the bridges — beautiful, old-fashioned, unique, picturesque bridges that carry travelers back and forth over scenic Glade Creek (spoiler alert: one of them is even a swinging bridge).

Yes, come to Babcock State Park in West Virginia to take a picture of Glade Creek Gristmill. It's an experience every West Virginia lover should have.
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That way, when you see Glade Creek Gristmill pop up on a calendar or a desktop screensaver or wherever else this famous scene appears, you'll be able to say, "I've been there!" But don't stop with just a picture of the mill.
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While you're here at Babcock State Park, take some time to enjoy all the other amazing scenes hidden away in this park. Glade Creek Gristmill is beautiful. But it's not the only beauty here.
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Take the park's bridges, of which there are several. One of two especially notable and picturesque of these bridges is the bridge approaching the mill itself.
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See if you can't snap a shot of the gristmill that includes the bridge, for added character.
The other notable bridge right near the mill is actually a narrow swinging bridge that crosses Glade Creek between cabins 6 and 7 (yes, there are cabins here, so you can extend your adventure to include a night or two!).
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This suspension footbridge is narrow, but it is peak West Virginia vibes: Gurgling creek beneath. Thick, lush forest behind and before. A trail stretching on beyond, full of potential adventure just waiting to be had.
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Enjoy! 
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Learn more and book an overnight stay at Babcock State Park so that you can explore all this area has to offer, including these scenic bridges, by heading over to the West Virginia State Parks website. Who knew that there was such a picturesque swinging bridge right here in West Virginia? Oh, and here’s more on those scenic Babcock overlooks we mentioned earlier, too.

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