Dd you know that along with hiking and taking a walk, you can also enjoy scenic views of Kansas while standing on a suspension bridge?
The following three suspension bridges in Kansas are unique and close enough to see in one day. As you get excited about reading them, feel free to use the google map as a reference when you plan your outing to these interesting suspension bridges with footpaths in Kansas.
As you can see, it’ll take about three hours of driving to see all the bridges on this list. This gives you plenty of time to spend an hour or so at each suspension bridge taking pictures and exploring the area.
- Moline Swinging Bridge, Moline
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM You’ll find the Moline suspension and swinging bridge over the Wildcat Creek in the town.
Built in 1904, this swinging bridge is a wire footbridge that spans over 100 feet in length. It’s also the oldest of its kind in the state.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
- Riverside Park Footbridge, Halstead
Google/B Rice This suspension bridge is made with wire and has three spans to support it.
Kids of all ages will enjoy strolling along this bridge while taking in the views of the Arkansas River below them.
Google/B Rice
- Oakdale Park Footbridge, Salina
Google/Pilotcarbylee Allvord You’ll need to head to Oakdale Park in Salina to check out this 90-foot bridge that goes over Smokey Hill River.
After you’ve strolled over the footbridge, feel free to wander and explore the local park too.
Google/Javed Kameika
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
You’ll find the Moline suspension and swinging bridge over the Wildcat Creek in the town.
Google/B Rice
This suspension bridge is made with wire and has three spans to support it.
Google/Pilotcarbylee Allvord
You’ll need to head to Oakdale Park in Salina to check out this 90-foot bridge that goes over Smokey Hill River.
Google/Javed Kameika
If you’re interested in exploring some more unique sites in Kansas after you’ve visited these three suspension bridges, check out The 15 Most Incredible Natural Attractions In Kansas That Everyone Should Visit for more ideas of where to go on your next road trip adventure.
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