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Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge

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 4.0 (11)
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  2. UT
  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
  4. Draper
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“A hike out to the suspension bridge and back. ”

Joseph Edelman
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2.0

Miles

3.3

KM

Out and Back

5,200' 1,585 m

High

4,785' 1,459 m

Low

434' 132 m

Up

434' 132 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

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Family Friendly The bridge is a great treat for the whole family!

Overview

This route is a short hike to the Suspension Bridge spanning Bear Canyon. The terrain is good for all ages, including children, who will enjoy making their way across the bridge.

Description

The first half mile of the hike is mostly uphill as you climb switchbacks to get onto the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on the appropriately named Bonneville Shoreline Access Trail. You'll pass an intersection with the Aqueduct Trail on your way to the BST. The trail is mostly rock and sand so closed-toe shoes are recommended.

From there, hikers will continue on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Corner Canyon Connector (C3), which leads right to the bridge. There is little-to-no shade, so come prepared with hats and sunscreen and try to avoid the hottest times of the day.

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 11 votes

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in Draper

#2390

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  4.0 from 11 votes
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#1

in Draper

#158

in Utah

#2,390

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Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge is fun to cross and a great reminder of how much effort goes into building and maintaining trails!
May 29, 2017 near Draper, UT
Hot hike today (100°F) but beautiful views.
Jul 20, 2020 near Draper, UT

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Jul 4, 2024
Kelly Lenhardt
Jun 17, 2024
Laura Green
May 4, 2024
Jim Bob Pipes
Trail was dry and clean. 2mi
May 4, 2024
Mary Goss
Josh and I. Easy, sunny, no trees, cool bridge. Kid-friendly.
May 19, 2023
Faith Muchanyerei
2mi — 1h 30m
Apr 23, 2023
Amber Davis
Feb 12, 2023
Wendy Weirman
Parked at Orsen Smith trailhead, black Macan PA plates. — 12h 06m
May 27, 2022
Justine Ly
2.2mi — 1h 05m

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