Swinging Bridge at Patapsco Valley State Park

This Swinging Bridge is located in the Orange Grove area of the Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.

Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,043 acres. The park is nationally known for its trail opportunities and scenery.

Orange Grove is one of the most scenic areas of Patapsco, once the home of the village of Orange Grove, a mill town that supported the flour mill on the Baltimore County side of the river. The swinging bridge similar to the one that spanned the river in the 1800’s and early 1900’s crosses the river today connecting guests to the popular Grist Mill Trail.

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