Kinzua State Park and Skyway

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This Sky Walk In Pennsylvania Will Make Your Stomach Drop

Mother Nature simply won’t take no for an answer but, then again, neither will the Kinzua Bridge. When Mother Nature unleashed her fury with a furious tornado that ripped through Kinzua State Park in 2003, she succeeded in bringing down all but one-third of the 2,053 foot long Kinzua Bridge.
But, despite the vicious storm, part of the Kinzua Bridge refused to collapse. Today, the 600 feet of bridge that survived has become one of the state’s most spectacular sky walks, promising visitors a stunning view of the forest floor and the remains of the bridge scattered haphazardly some 300 feet below.
Off we go on a virtual tour of the Kinzua Bridge Sky Walk in Pennsylvania that will make your stomach drop (and that will likely kick start your wanderlust).

Nestled in the Allegheny National Forest in Mt. Jewett, Kinzua Bridge State Park draws visitors from all over the state and beyond.
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Start your trek with a brief history of the Kinzua Bridge then embark on a stroll to the skywalk, a journey that....
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Promises a spectacular view of the Kinzua Bridge...
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From different angles.
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Peer through the remaining towers from an observation deck below the bridge before climbing to the skywalk itself.
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A long walk - 600 feet - awaits atop the Sky Walk. At the end, you'll find a glass floor...
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Stand on it - if you dare.
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Take a deep breath and look straight down...
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...301 feet, to be exact.
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Enjoy a bird's eye view of the remains of the bridge...
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Now lying dormant on the forest floor.
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Take A Virtual Tour of the Kinzua Sky Walk
Now that you’ve seen the spectacular photos, check out this equally beautiful video.
How lucky are we to have this sky walk in Pennsylvania? But, the Kinzua Bridge Sky Walk is far from the only gem in our beautiful state. Check out this article to learn about other stunning places in Pennsylvania you have to explore at least once.

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