Columbus Junction, Iowa: Lover's Leap Swinging Bridge
A free-swinging foot bridge suspended across a ravine that dates to 1886 and carries a legend of a doomed Indian maiden.
- Address:
- Elm St., Columbus Junction, IA
- Directions:
- On the southwest corner of 3rd and Elm Sts, a block south of Hwy 92/Oak St.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Park up at the top of the hill. Possum Trail is a very thin with no hand rails. Very buggy. No signs stating how far you are going.
[Bon, 07/07/2024]
Once you cross the swinging bridge, you can follow a short trail that takes you down to the bottom of the ravine and then back up the other side.
[Tim Nooteboom, 06/16/2020]
If you want to feel like Donkey from Shrek, or like any movie with a swinging bridge, do this! I loved it, however I'm terrified of any bridge. I did this -- only walked halfway.
[Brenda Jilovec, 08/21/2018]
Cool little pit stop to get out and stretch your soon-to-be wobbly legs exploring this part of Iowa!
[TheNomadicNielsons, 08/14/2018]
Fun little stop. Bridge does get to swinging, especially when you get to the halfway point.
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The trail takes you to the bottom of the ravine. The swinging bridge itself is an easy walk from the parking area.