Swinging Bridge is a popular destination in Yosemite Valley for swimming while having a great frontal view of Yosemite Falls. The land in the area resembles that of a beach. The official policy does not allow visitors to jump off the bridge. However, you will very often find daring participants partaking in this practice. The area on both sides of the bridge has mostly shallow water with a few areas of 6 feet (1.8 m) to 12 feet (3.7 m) in depth.
The area northeast of the bridge is available for weddings of 20 people or less. No ceremonies are allowed on the bridge.
Open containers of alcoholic beverages are not allowed at Swinging bridge.
Famous quotes containing the words swinging and/or bridge:
“Masts in the offing wagged their tops;
The swinging waves pealed on the shore;
The saffron beach, all diamond drops
And beads of surge, prolonged the roar.”
—John Davidson (1857–1909)
“Home! Yes! she would see Trafalgar Square, again; and Nelson on his plinth; and Chelsea Bridge as it dissolved into the Thames at twilight ... and St. Paul’s, the single Amazon breast of her beloved native city.”
—Angela Carter (1940–1992)