River Falls is a town of about 15,000 folks just 12 miles from the Minnesota border. This beautiful small town is full of great green space and one of their parks has an awesome, if a little disconcerting, suspension bridge.

Nearly 100 years ago, the original bridge in this spot was constructed to go over the South Fork tributary of the Kinnnickinnic River in River Falls over a mill.

The current bridge is a replica of that original structure and it’s an iconic part of life in River Falls.

Glen Park is named for the area the river passes through here and has been a favorite spot of locals since the 1860s. Set aside as municipal land before the turn of the century, this spot has proved a great place to fish, swim and picnic.
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The bridge doesn't look too intimidating in these photos of it, but when you get a wide angle look at how it crosses over the river, you start to understand why we call it stomach-dropping.
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The area below the bridge is a popular spot for fishing, cooling off and exploring - and of course there's the soaring bridge over your head.
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The bridge is known as the Swinging Bridge because, although it's a solid structure, the construction is such that the walkway is able to move and sway.
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Though summer is a popular time to use and view the bridge, it's no less lovely in the winter.
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When the branches are covered in snow and the river and small rapids below start to freeze, there's a simple beauty to the stillness around the area.
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Walking up to the bridge, you certainly don't get a feel for how high up you are or how nervous walking across it could make you.
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But anyone who has spent time down on the water's edge knows just how high (and frankly, a little scary) that bridge can be.
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Locals are well used to this spot and probably don't think twice about it's height, but your first time looking over the edge of this awesome and unique River Falls feature will definitely have you a little woozy.
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The bridge is located in Glen Park, 632 Glen Park Rd, River Falls, WI 54022.

Have you every traversed this awesome bridge in River Falls? We want to hear about it in the comments!

Looking for more unique Wisconsin bridges? Check out These 6 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Wisconsin Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time.

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