Swinging Bridge is a popular destination in
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Valley ( ; ''Yosemite'', Miwok for "killer") is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Central California. The valley is about long and deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as ...
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California
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United States
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, for swimming, with an excellent view of
Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in ...
. The land in the area resembles that of a beach. Although official policy does not allow visitors to jump off the bridge, this is sometimes disregarded. The area on both sides of the bridge has mostly shallow water with a few areas of to in depth.
The area northeast of the bridge is available for weddings of 20 people or less. No ceremonies are allowed on the bridge.
References
Buildings and structures in Yosemite National Park
Bridges in Mariposa County, California
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