Western States Trail Swinging Bridge

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Small suspension bridge carrying pedestrian, equestrian, and dirtbike traffic.

Overview: Wire suspension bridge over North Fork of the Middle Fork of the American River on Western States Trail
Location: Placer County, California
Status: Open to pedestrians only
History: Rebuilt 2014 after being damaged by fire 2013
Design: Wire/cable suspension, wood deck
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.05416, -120.68213 (decimal degrees)
39°03'15" N, 120°40'56" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 10/700566/4325343 (zone/easting/northing)
Inventory number: BH 82660 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Daniel
Western States Trail Facebook - Facebook page for this section of trail, including photos of the bridge
The Swinging Restoration – Western States Endurance Run - Bridge restoration after fire damage
Map - Map showing bridge location

Posted August 30, 2018, by Luke

Nice find!