Walk across Poinsett Bridge

4.5/5
(218) · Historical landmark in Travelers Rest, United States
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Poinsett Bridge is a historic site located at 580 Callahan Mountain Road in Landrum, South Carolina, United States. This institution is a popular tourist …

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Dec 27, 2024
Combines a history lesson with a quick, easy hike that is suitable for families with small children. We enjoyed the landmark, its natural surroundings, and the walk. Awesome experience!Full review by G1007HCelenad
Oct 25, 2024
Out of the way side trip to see an historical sight. Storm damage from Helene was obvious everywhere but much has been done to clean up. Huge job! Would be a good place for a hike and pics.Full review by CI M
Jun 26, 2024
Absolutely amazing that something this beautiful is in the middle of nature! A must see. Walk and around and admire the construction and imagine what it was like t travel on this road in the 1800’s. …Full review by TBMutiny

Facts

Construction completed:1820
Total length:130 feet (40 m)

Questions & answers

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What is the best shortest way to get there off Highway 11.. I went towards the sign one time, and drove a long, long …
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What is the best shortest way to get there off Highway 11.. I went towards the sign one time, and drove a long, long ways, and turned around. and there was a sign when I started, but I thought it would be a shorter distance.
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Not sure what you missed, but you'll see Poinsett bridge from the road with parking nearby.
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Answer by Keith P · May 1, 2019
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You mentioned a "hardy hike" but is there a trail there? All I find is the bridge...?
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It's mostly it just the bridge with out an improved trail. You can go up and down stream some distancs, but it is not easy going.
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Is there a place for motorcycles to park?
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I visited the bridge in my SUV, not on my Harley Road King, but I could have. The access road is a bit rough, there's no designated parking for motorcycles or for anything else, …
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I visited the bridge in my SUV, not on my Harley Road King, but I could have. The access road is a bit rough, there's no designated parking for motorcycles or for anything else, for that matter, but the surface is not loose gravel, mud, or anything else too nasty. A relatively decent rider could easily do it and could find plenty of space to park.
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How easy is it to get to the bridge?
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If you mean the drive, it is fairly easy. We just followed the signage. However, there was one point when we wondered if we were still on the right path. If you mean accessing the …
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If you mean the drive, it is fairly easy. We just followed the signage. However, there was one point when we wondered if we were still on the right path. If you mean accessing the bridge itself, that is very easy. It is just a few paces off the road with a nice walkway leading you to it. The creek underneath is accessible via trodden paths.
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