Swinging Bridge at Orange Grove, MD

The Patapsco Swinging Bridge is located in Patapsco Valley State Park in central Maryland, near the Avalon/Orange Grove area. It's a suspension bridge with a hardwood deck and enormous cables supporting it.

How do you get to Patapsco State Park's Swinging Bridge?

Simply enter 1 Ilchester Road into your GPS and park along the curb. Only a few steps separate you from the start of the bridge trail. The Grist Mill Trail is part of Patapsco Valley State Park, and it begins with the first of two swinging bridges.

What path is Patapsco's Swinging Bridge?

On October 6, 2006, the new swinging bridge was completed. It is located in the Avalon area, at the end of the new Grist Mill Trail, which crosses the Patapsco River and connects to Ilchester Road.

How long is Patapsco State Park's Grist Mill Trail?

The new leg extends the Grist Mill Trail to a distance of five miles, bringing the total number of paved pathways in the park to slightly more than 2 1/2 miles.