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Kinzua Bridge State Park

Tourist attraction State park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Hamlin Township


Address

296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, United States

Website

www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Contact

+1 814-778-5467

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (7.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Bradley G. 8 months ago on Google
    Had a great time. It is absolutely beautiful to walk out onto the bridge and look out over the valleys below. I'm here in late September and it is spectacular. A must see! The visitor center and park office are well worth the visit and especially if you have kids. There's a lot of interactive displays that I guarantee they will enjoy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula A. 6 months ago on Google
    I was back at Kinzua Bridge about 30 years from my last visit and 20 years after the fateful tornado. I was sincerely impressed with the Visitor Center, Gift Shop and Skywalk. The entire presentation is artfully designed, thoughtfully laid out, interactive enough for kids of all ages, and just plain interesting. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. The building was clean inside and out. The one hiking trail we took to the bottom of the gorge was challenging and amazing. We enjoyed our day and came away with a handful of maps and ideas for planning more sightseeing stops in the future to include the biking trail. Definitely worthwhile, definitely recommend 👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave K. 8 months ago on Google
    First time visiting since the early 80's. I love how they kept the wreckage from the tornado that hit in 2003. It shows the power of nature even on such an imposing and magnificent railway viaduct. Wonderful views from the bridge. Museum in the visitor center explains the history and construction of what was at one time the largest railroad viaduct in the world. There is also a gift shop that has art and crafts from talented local artists amongst other products. Also, friendly and helpful staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Malena Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful and fun place to see and walk . Loved all the history around it available and the walk down the original tracks that were FUN! GPS May take you, like us, into the wrong area which you might end up seeing a hand written sign, that says “ your GPS was wrong no bridge here,” then up a few minutes down the road that says keep turning left then there’s no phone service but if you just keep continuing down the road and then take a left you’ll get to the highway to get to the Kinzua bridge you not that far away!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 April R. 8 months ago on Google
    Very impressed with the visitor center and museum. The use of local artists to build the exhibits made it twice as interesting. The trail to the bottom isn’t for the weak of heart, literally. But worth the hike to view the bridge from the bottom. Bring water and be prepared to rest on the hike back up. If you bring your dog, please don’t take them on the lookout on hot sunny days. The trails welcome joggers, hikers, horses, bikes, and snowmobiles in winter.

  • 5/5 Crystal L. 8 months ago on Google
    A beautiful view. I went here as a child around 1990 or so. Seeing it as an adult, and after the tornado, was a completely different experience. It's an absolutely exquisite view and yet so sad at the same time. There's such a rich history in the area. The hiking trails are wonderful.

  • 5/5 William L. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved being there. Haven't seen it in years and still looks amazing. I showed the bridge to some of my friends and they are intrigued by it. There's also a trail to get into the valley but I do not recommend it for those who have health related issues such as asthma and lower joint problems. The path could be too steep for those individuals, but if you are willing to do it anyways, just use caution because of the big rock placement to prevent erosion and the grade/steepness of the trail.

  • 5/5 Alex R. 9 months ago on Google
    Such a cool place. Totally worth the trip. There was plenty of parking and it was very wheelchair accessible!! You were able to get plenty of good views of the bridge and also walking across it was awesome. Just don't walk over if you have a fear of heights lol even just on the walkway I could see through to the bottom in certain spots 🤣

  • 5/5 Rags2Love C. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful time today at Kinzua Bridge State Park. We walked out onto the bridge and the views were breathtaking. It was also interesting to see the remains of the bridge destroyed by the tornado. The welcome center has very interesting exhibits, the outside grounds are clean and manicured and just beautiful to walk around. It is definately worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Chris R. 8 months ago on Google
    Awesome interpretive centre followed by an excellent walk onto the viewing platform. The ruins of the collapsed bridge can be seen hundreds of feet below. Then a walk down to the bottom to see the twisted steel up close. Great place to view the fall colours.

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 7 months ago on Google
    This is totally awesome and kudos for turning it into a state park. Pretty wild to see the bridge that collapsed. It's even more crazy to walk out on the part still standing. Definitely a must see when you are in the area. The nature center is really nice as well.

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 7 months ago on Google
    5 Star Park all day long. If you have not been here, then you need to make a plan to see this place, you will not be disappointed. Yes there is the bridge which everyone talks about, but there is a also a couple of nice hiking trails you can do. A playground is there, motorcycle friendly parking and motorhome/travel trailer friendly parking. What is also nice is that this is managed by PA wilds so all the items in their gift shop are locally sourced from PA business. Lastly this is one of the few state parks that have a interactive inside display where ALL the display function.

  • 5/5 Katlin J. 9 months ago on Google
    I loved it here so much! Nice environment! The bridge was a thrill seeker which I love! Pretty views! Would love to come back and walk the trails! It’s higher than the Statue of Liberty… 😉😄


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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