In the late 90s 3 years in a row we camped in a pop-up trailer at a campground somewhere in the area. Our kids were all in middle school and high school. We drove to the Kinzua Dam (the story behind that is sad), canoed on the Allegheny River, visited Seneca Village, but the highlight of the trips was always a ride on the Kane RR across this gorge. The train crossed the bridge and stopped so everyone could get off and walk out on the bridge. It was breathtaking. I was sad to learn the bridge had collapsed several years ago. Now my husband and I are planning a trip to the area to see the elk and to walk out on the sky bridge. I am so looking forward to this!
Just came back from there today. Made the 5 hour trip from Ohio and it was very much worth it to me. Plus I went swimming at Kinzua Beach! All free, didn't cost a dime. Very beautiful area.
I’m from Erie Pennsylvania… on vacation one year we stopped and saw this.. now, I’m a man of 53 and i am terrified of heights.. i walked out there and sat on the bench by the glass floor.. i didn’t go anywhere near the railings. Some kid came out 8-10 years old and started jumping on the glass, I’m like “stop that!” .. parents looked at me funny and laughed… i got up and left …very cool to see but not for me. Funny, flying doesn’t bother me at all, in fact I request a window seat every time.
Dude. . . that's how literally long that bridge was. I thought this was a really high def version of a train car walk thru from back when it was still standing. After 15 or 20 seconds I realized it was the modern day slow roll out on that "skywalk." That bridge was insane.
That was a terrible shame that financing could not be found to restore the bridge and the line whenever a railroad disappears we lose part of our history
Blame the education system producing today's typos and grammar mistakes - I see it everywhere almost every article even in mainstream media. What a disgrace
Cause theyd be a fucking idiot to try to do so because its a national park and is protected land. Like your an idiot for commenting such a stupid question
@@donnadreyer2580 is not that hard to find the remaining pieces, just look through the valley and the original pieces are most likely too mangled to use to rebuild the bridge with and its now a national park as far as i know
Ignorant. Why not look it up before commenting? The bridge itself was structurally good, only the anchor bolts holding it to the ground were rusted. Those were in the process of being repaired, but then a tornado tipped the middle part over, and gravity did the rest of the damage. But the part that remains is perfectly good. And going out on it gives a great view. So why would you NOT want to walk out on it?
In the late 90s 3 years in a row we camped in a pop-up trailer at a campground somewhere in the area. Our kids were all in middle school and high school. We drove to the Kinzua Dam (the story behind that is sad), canoed on the Allegheny River, visited Seneca Village, but the highlight of the trips was always a ride on the Kane RR across this gorge. The train crossed the bridge and stopped so everyone could get off and walk out on the bridge. It was breathtaking. I was sad to learn the bridge had collapsed several years ago. Now my husband and I are planning a trip to the area to see the elk and to walk out on the sky bridge. I am so looking forward to this!
Just went there today. Totally Breathtaking!
Just came back from there today. Made the 5 hour trip from Ohio and it was very much worth it to me. Plus I went swimming at Kinzua Beach! All free, didn't cost a dime. Very beautiful area.
That bridge had a gorgeous view ! I was on that bridge many years ago
I’m from Erie Pennsylvania… on vacation one year we stopped and saw this.. now, I’m a man of 53 and i am terrified of heights.. i walked out there and sat on the bench by the glass floor.. i didn’t go anywhere near the railings. Some kid came out 8-10 years old and started jumping on the glass, I’m like “stop that!” .. parents looked at me funny and laughed… i got up and left …very cool to see but not for me. Funny, flying doesn’t bother me at all, in fact I request a window seat every time.
Dude. . . that's how literally long that bridge was. I thought this was a really high def version of a train car walk thru from back when it was still standing. After 15 or 20 seconds I realized it was the modern day slow roll out on that "skywalk." That bridge was insane.
Wonderful footage! I'm hoping to check it out this weekend!
Excellent footage. Need to add a min. or two, devoted to the wreckage!
I love this bridge
Amazing place for sure!!!
Does Penn Dot maintain this bridge. If they do, Why?
Cool video
That was a terrible shame that financing could not be found to restore the bridge and the line whenever a railroad disappears we lose part of our history
is this place a long hike ?i would like to see this place ,however i have a bad back but i am willing to try !
joshua there is a parking lot just a few hundred yards from the end of the bridge.
I have been there its not bad at all
Joshua not at all
Went today..was sight to see
I've been there before
hard to believe a train actually went over that bridge. it looks flimsy.
Considering it lasted 100 years and collapsed due to no maintenance, it seems sturdy. Especially since it was built in 100 days.
Feel free to eliminate this comment after correction, but Pennsylvania is spelled Pensylvania in the end titles.
Fucking grammar nazi
@@douglewis5701 they should fix it
Blame the education system producing today's typos and grammar mistakes - I see it everywhere almost every article even in mainstream media. What a disgrace
Why don't even anyone try to climb this?
Cause theyd be a fucking idiot to try to do so because its a national park and is protected land. Like your an idiot for commenting such a stupid question
@@douglewis5701 This country doesn't lack for idiots. Millions voted for Trump. Too many in PA. as well.
@@carlgibbons5777 trump 2020. Fax hurt feelings bitch
@@xrumich Only place Trump is going is prison. Maybe he would like a visit from one of his moron supporters like yourself? LMAO!!!
Wow, its a video about a bridge and everyone is talking politics and calling each other names.
If they ever remove the fallen pieces they should melt it and either turn it into rings, necklaces, bracelets or commemorative coins
Doug Lewis they found the remaining pieces and they should restore the bridge !
@@donnadreyer2580 is not that hard to find the remaining pieces, just look through the valley and the original pieces are most likely too mangled to use to rebuild the bridge with and its now a national park as far as i know
@@douglewis5701 can't take anything though it's state property
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Why would I want to walk on this when the rest of it collapsed?
Ignorant. Why not look it up before commenting? The bridge itself was structurally good, only the anchor bolts holding it to the ground were rusted. Those were in the process of being repaired, but then a tornado tipped the middle part over, and gravity did the rest of the damage. But the part that remains is perfectly good. And going out on it gives a great view. So why would you NOT want to walk out on it?
100 mph+ winds, pushed ankle bolts up, during a tornado, in an area not known for them.
It was better when you could ride the train over it and back,