Fall is time to plan for Kinzua Skywalk view
The views at Kinzua Bridge State Park will soon transform from bright green to the rainbow of fall colors
Views of the peak fall foliage begins at the Kinzua Skywalk today and will remain open through October 31.
The views at Kinzua Bridge State Park will soon transform from bright green to the rainbow of fall colors
Views of the peak fall foliage begins at the Kinzua Skywalk today and will remain open through October 31.
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Located a few miles off historic Route 6 near Mount Jewett in the heart of the PA Wilds is home to the Kinzua Skywalk where visitors can hike, learn, relax, play, and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Kinzua Bridge.
The 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park, located in McKean County, is the home of the reinvented Kinzua Viaduct. Once the longest and tallest railroad structure at 2,053 feet long and 301 feet high, the viaduct was partially destroyed by a tornado during 2003.
Reinvented as a pedestrian walkway eight years later, visitors can stroll 600 feet out on the remaining support towers, peer miles out into the Kinzua Gorge, and gaze down through the partial glass platform at the end of the walkway.
The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center and Park Office features great views, self-guiding exhibits, and information about the surrounding area.
The Kinzua Skywalk will be open today through Oct. 31, giving visitors a limited window to step onto the bridge, take in the changing colors of the Kinzua Valley and look through the glass platform to the forest floor below. Family-friendly exhibits inside the visitor center are attractions to visit as well as the PA Wilds Conservation Shop for gifts and goods made by artisans from across the region. Every purchase helps support the regional economy.
Planning ahead is recommended since Fall is a popular time to visit. Choosing a weekday visit outside of peak hours, carpool if possible and consider using the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail to reach the state park.
Check online for any alerts or closings by visiting the Kinzua Bridge State Park, Kinzua Bridge Foundation Inc. and PA Wilds Facebook pages or websites.