A lot of hikers, fisherman, and paddlers seek solace in the Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa, yet many people find themselves unable to cross. This 265-foot bridge is the longest swinging bridge east of the Mississippi, and enough to give those afraid of heights a quick anxiety attack. A lot of people may find swinging bridges terrifying in their own respect. I, for one, don’t blame them. Anything that is suspended in the air from cables over a rushing, wide-flowing river would absolutely be an adventure in itself. Although the area surrounding the swinging bridge is said to be beautiful, with huge Mountain Laurels and Rhododendrons, once you set foot on that bridge, you’ll be wobbling with every step.
The backdrop for this adventurous bridge, is the ever-magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains.
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The Swinging Bridge sits over the Toccoa River, located on the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Duncan Ridge National Recreation Trail in Fannin County, Georgia.
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The bridge was built by the USDA Forest Service in cooperation with the Appalachian Trail Club in 1977.
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As you can see, the bridge sits very high above the rushing water and jagged river rocks.
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If you’re brave enough to make it to the middle of the bridge, you’ll be able to see an unobstructed view up the Toccoa river.
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But hiker beware. Getting across the bridge may just be a terrifyingly rewarding experience. Especially on a windy day.
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Have you hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail and crossed the Toccoa Swinging Bridge? We want to hear about your experience!
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