Bridge to Spence Ridge Trail

Bridge to Spence Ridge Trail

The bridge to the Spence Ridge Trail. This is the sole bridge that crosses the Linville River within the Linville Gorge Wilderness area. All other trails require a stream crossing. Linville Gorge Trail Linville Gorge Wilderness June 11, 2010
MarkDidier
on Jun 20, 2010 10:46 am
Image Type(s): Informational
Image ID: 630729

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BobSmith

BobSmith - Jun 29, 2010 12:12 am - Voted 10/10

The bridge...

is relatively new. You used to have to ford the river there. One of the few bridges in a wilderness area that I know of. But it was almost a safety necessity issue.

MarkDidier

MarkDidier - Jun 29, 2010 10:24 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: The bridge...

The river wasn't flowing too fast on this day, but I'm sure there are times when crossing is a hazard.

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