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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Swinging Bridge Trail

A 1.3-mile out-and-back with 80 ft of climbing in Mariposa Grove & Wawona, rated easy.

Swinging Bridge Trail, Yosemite National Park
Photo: btwashburn · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
1.3 mi (2.0 km)
Elevation gain
80 ft (24 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Mariposa Grove & Wawona
Highest point
4,190 ft
Lowest point
4,127 ft

About Swinging Bridge Trail

This trail leads to a picturesque (formerly swinging) bridge, offering a serene walk through a forest and along a river. The area is popular for swimming and picnicking during warmer months. The trail is easy and accessible, making it suitable for families and casual hikers.

Route map

Route map of Swinging Bridge Trail in Yosemite National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Swinging Bridge Trail4,1504,2000.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 4,190 ftLow 4,127 ft
Elevation runs from 4,127 ft to 4,190 ft over 1.3 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mariposa Grove & Wawona

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