The trail to the Bear Creek Suspension Bridge in Draper is fun for the whole family. It’s just a little more than a mile to the bridge, and the hike is easy enough that little ones can make it there without too many complaints. You can even bring your furry family members along, as long as they’re on leash.
There are two trails to the Bear Creek Suspension Bridge, but the most popular route starts at Orson Smith Park.
Chris Light/Alltrails Park your car in the large parking lot. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.
The other popular way to get to the suspension bridge is via the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, which offers great views of the Salt Lake Valley.
Eugene Reader/Alltrails The Bonneville Shoreline Trail stretches all along the valley, with multiple trailheads. Hop on at any point you’d like!
No matter which trail you take, it’s a mostly easy stroll with around 430 feet in elevation gain.
Kimberly Mendenhall/Alltrails Local hikers report that rattlesnakes are common on both trails. Keep a close eye on your kids and pups, and if you see a snake, give it a wide berth.
The Bear Creek Suspension Bridge was built in 2015 by Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company. It’s made of steel and wood, and the construction process was unique.
Liz M/Alltrails Instead of bringing large cranes and drills to the remote site, generators, beams, cables, and wood was brought up the mountain with a pickup truck and Yamaha Rhino.
The bridge is 185 feet long and spans Bear Canyon. It cost around $155,000 to build.
Chris Light/Alltrails Money for the bridge came from the communities of Sandy and Draper, and many private donations. The Wadsworth family donated both money and construction resources for the build.
When you reach the bridge, you’ll see firsthand just how cool it is. Start making your way across…
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…but if you’re afraid of heights, don’t look down! It’s about 130 feet to the floor of the canyon below.
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You can go back across the bridge and hike back toward the park the same way you came, or walk along the Bonneville Shoreline trail for a bit to make a loop back to the trailhead.
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Have you hiked to the Bear Creek Suspension Bridge?
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Park your car in the large parking lot. Restrooms are available at the trailhead.
Eugene Reader/Alltrails
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail stretches all along the valley, with multiple trailheads. Hop on at any point you’d like!
Kimberly Mendenhall/Alltrails
Local hikers report that rattlesnakes are common on both trails. Keep a close eye on your kids and pups, and if you see a snake, give it a wide berth.
Liz M/Alltrails
Instead of bringing large cranes and drills to the remote site, generators, beams, cables, and wood was brought up the mountain with a pickup truck and Yamaha Rhino.
Money for the bridge came from the communities of Sandy and Draper, and many private donations. The Wadsworth family donated both money and construction resources for the build.
Jason Williams/Alltrails
Stephen Moore/Alltrails
Jaylen Manley/Alltrails
If you’re looking for another trail in Draper, check out the Potato Hill Trail in Corner Canyon. The views from the top are fabulous!
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