Mile High Swinging Bridge
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, offering panoramic views.

šŸ“œ America's highest suspension footbridge, located at Grandfather Mountain.
šŸ” Connects Convention Table Rock to Linville Peak, spanning an 80-foot gap at 5,305 feet elevation.

Why Go

ā›°ļø Spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Blue Ridge Mountains
🚶 Easy access to summit views, with elevator for mobility challenges
šŸ‚ Popular during October for peak autumn foliage
🐾 Dogs on leash welcome

Why Avoid

āš ļø Can be crowded, especially popular times
šŸŒ¬ļø Subject to extreme weather, closes for lightning, high wind, ice

Tips

šŸ‘Ÿ Wear rubber-soled shoes for crossing rocks
šŸ“ž Call 828-733-4337 for daily conditions
šŸŽŸļø Purchase tickets and reserve entry time online for guaranteed admission

Cost

šŸ’° Included in Grandfather Mountain admission ticket; prices vary by season.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily, weather permitting, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours vary seasonally (e.g., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer).

šŸ…æļø Parking

Summit parking area available. RVs longer than 28 feet or hinged vehicles not allowed.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available in Top Shop near the bridge.

♿ Accessibility

Elevator in Top Shop provides level walk to bridge for mobility challenges and wheelchairs.

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