Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

Kane, Pennsylvania

4.6/5

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Distance: 1 mile (roundtrip). Spectacular views. Historic background. Family friendly.

Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World when it was built, the Kinzua Viaduct is truly amazing and a must see. The Kinzua Viaduct or Kinzua Bridge was built in 1881 and rebuilt in 1990 where it served as the world's tallest and longest railroad structure for a few years. In 2003 an F1 tornado struck the bridge and caused half the bridge to be destroyed. Today, this scenic site can be viewed at the Kinzua Bridge State Park.

Start off by parking in the designated Parking Lot at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. From here you will access the Bridge Path trail where signs will direct you to the skywalk. From this short trail you can continue to walk out on the skywalk, some 300 feet above the ground.

Also, the Bridge Path trail takes you to a viewing platform with excellent photographing opportunities. You can access a trail that will take you underneath the bridge to view the iron and steel structure.

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From the Parking Lot, you can access a 1.1 mile trail loop named, the General Kane Trail. This trail allows you to explore the Kinzua Bridge State Park some more. Close by to the Kinzua Bridge State Park is the Allegheny National Forest that is home to many adventure opportunities.

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Kara Hackenberg

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

08/03/17

The views were fantastic to see and explore around. Also the center was very nice and talked about all that has happened and explained a lot of history. Would definitely go back again.

4.0

Sarah Gebhard

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

05/27/17

The visitors center was absolutely beautiful! We learned so much about the history of the bridge. Gorgeous views too!

5.0

Hannah Sykes

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

08/08/16

It was a fun place to go to, I liked all the paths to hike on.

4.0

James Ferro

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

03/18/16

Me and my friends went and had a great time. So many good photo opportunities and great scenery. The most fun is definitely in the trails underneath the bridge

4.0

Sean Reape

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

02/09/16

The best time to visit is during late spring or summer, walk down all the way to the base of the bridge for some great photos and an dip your toes in the creek

5.0

Valerie Mann

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

02/03/16

I absolutely love this place. As a child back in the 90's I rode the steam locomotive across this bridge where as part of the attraction they would stop on the bridge for everyone to take photographs and walk down the hill side underneath. It is such a shame that this was destroyed and never rebuilt and I never understood the importance of such an experience at that young an age. Additionally, my Grandparents met and grew up in the nearby town of Kane & are currently buried in a cemetery overlooking the valley where you can see the remnants of the bridge in the distance. Such a lovely piece of history!

5.0

Patrick Adams

Exploring Kinzua Bridge State Park

01/01/16

I love this place. The view is amazing. The bridge is so high it was scary walking on it but completely safe.

5.0

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