Mile High Swing Bridge

Grandfather Mountain in Western North Carolina is a favorite destination for many visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway. Walking across the mile-high suspension bridge is an exciting experience, as are the spectacular views from almost 6000 feet up. The drive up to the bridge is steep with numerous tight hair-pin turns. For those who like to hike, there are numerous trails. The most difficult starting near the Visitor's Center next to the bridge, including several ladders to assist climbing near vertical rock faces and steep slopes. I took the attached photos last Thursday…the day after the top had been closed to visitors due to 125 mph winds. While we were there, the winds were clam, and you can see the sky was generally clear and sunny.