Swinging in the Woods Six Suspension Bridge Hikes in the Blue Ridge BY GA B R I E L L E SAU L S B E RY
SAN FRANCISCO’S GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SWAYS nearly 28 feet side to side. While that may sound like a lot, its ability to sway gives it the stability it needs to withstand the region’s common earthquakes. In the Blue Ridge, we don’t have bridges as famous as the big red one out west, but we do have plenty that will lead you into some stunning scenery and provide new vantage points of the surrounding mountains. Here’s a guide to six sweet suspension bridge hikes around the South.
