Swinging Bridge

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Swinging Bridge, also known as Swinging Bridge Picnic Area, is a scenic spot in Yosemite National Park.{{Cite web |title=Swinging Bridge Picnic Area |url=https://www.nps.gov/places/000/swinging-bridge-picnic-area.htm |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=National Park Service}} It offers a view of Yosemite Falls and the Merced River.{{Cite news |date=April 9, 2018 |title=A day after flooding, Yosemite Valley reopens |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/merced-sun-star-a-day-after-flooding-yo/174771928/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |work=Merced Sun-Star |via=Newspapers.com}}

Description

Contrary to its name, the bridge itself does not swing. The original bridge was replaced with a fixed bridge after it was damaged by a flood in 1964. Severe flooding in 2018 caused debris such as trees and mattresses to stick to the sides of the bridge.

The land in the area resembles that of a beach.

The area on both sides of the bridge has mostly shallow water with a few areas from {{convert|6|ft|m}} to {{convert|12|ft|m}} deep.

Safety

Although official policy does not allow visitors to jump off the bridge, this is sometimes disregarded.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025}}

Visitors are encouraged to shout at bears to scare them away.

References

Category:Buildings and structures in Yosemite National Park

Category:Bridges in Mariposa County, California