You Must Experience This New York Fall Creek Suspension Bridge Hike

New York City may be the queen of tall buildings, but out in Ithaca, New York you can face a whole new kind of height: the Fall Creek Suspension Bridge lifted 140 feet off the ground across a rushing river. The bridge is 270 feet long and has been known to sway and bounce while you walk across.

For those with a fear of heights this may sound terrifying, but locals are accustomed to it. The bridge is located with Cornell’s grounds and it’s frequented by students and area residents as a convenient cut through.

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It’s not your typical time saving cut through, but it certainly is stunning. In the fall the bridge is a spectacular place to leaf peep, watching the landscape around you change with the seasons.

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This bridge was built in 1934 as part of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. The purpose was to create jobs building structures and services that would last. And today that bridge is still very much in service.

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If you’re brave enough to look down you’ll spot the Fall Creek Gorge, cited as one of the most impressive gorges in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.

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The gorge isn’t just beautiful nor is it just a habitat for local flora and fauna. The water is also used for hydroelectric power and a drinking water source for Cornell’s campus. Ever innovative, those Ivy Leaguers!

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Cornell connected or not, Fall Creek is a beautiful area to visit in the Finger Lakes region. Take a day to hike the whole area and enjoy all the gorge-ous area has to offer.

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If you’re brave enough, take a walk across the Fall Creek Suspension Bridge! It may move with the wind (it’s supposed to, don’t worry) but we promise it’s perfectly safe.