The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is currently rehabilitating and renovating the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park to ensure its longevity for visitors for years to come. Workers will replace and repair portions of the Skywalk for structural integrity, as well as maintain an attractive appearance. DCNR anticipates that the project will be completed in fall of 2027. The Kinzua Creek Trail below the Skywalk will also be temporarily closed during this time. Due to the area's popularity for leaf peeping, the Skywalk will temporarily reopen each fall during construction for two months to allow visitors to see the fall foliage. Kinzua Bridge State Park, the Kinzua Bridge Visitor Center, MJ2KB Trail and many other nearby attractions are still open and welcoming visitors.
Named “One of the World’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Skywalks and Viewpoints in the World” by the Culture Trip, U.K, the Kinzua Bridge Skywalk is an engineering masterpiece with a rich history and one of the most stunning views you’ll see in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
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Modern Visitor Center
The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center is a state-of-the-art building facility that will orient visitors to the Kinzua Bridge, as well as the surrounding area. Work on the original Kinzua Viaduct was completed in 1882, and it was once the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world. In 2003, the bridge was struck by a tornado, and partially destroyed. Today, this engineering marvel has been reinvented as a new pedestrian walkway, offering a stunning view of the Kinzua Gorge. Visitors can stroll out on the remaining support towers to stand and peer down into a partial glass platform on the viewing deck.
Skywalk
Venture Out
Venture out on the bridge for a breathtaking view of the Kinzua Valley and to peek through the glass at the forest floor below. “One of the World’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Skywalks and Viewpoints in the World” by the Culture Trip, U.K.!
NOTE: The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds will be undergoing a multi-year rehabilitation and renovation, starting after the 2024 fall foliage season. The park, visitor center, and the visitor center’s exhibits and retail offerings, will remain open. Learn more: pawildscenter.org/blog/improvements-kinzua-bridge-skywalk/
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Family-friendly exhibits
The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center offers videos and hands-on, family-friendly educational exhibits.
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Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation Gift Shop
The Visitor Center also houses the PA Wilds Conservation Gift Shop, which sells products and artisan goods made in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Hike
Explore from Below
Prepared hikers with proper footwear can descend below on well marked hiking trails. The hike includes steep terrain and requires high stamina.
NOTE: The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds will be undergoing a multi-year rehabilitation and renovation, starting after the 2024 fall foliage season. This closure will affect the hiking trails below the Skywalk. The park, visitor center, and the visitor center’s exhibits and retail offerings, will remain open. Learn more: pawildscenter.org/blog/improvements-kinzua-bridge-skywalk/
An engineering marvel
Learn the incredible history of the construction of the Kinzua Bridge, and the region's logging and railroading legacy
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