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Swinging Bridge in Yosemite Valley seduces photographers with views of Yosemite Falls. This is not a hike to that bridge, which isn't actually a swinging suspension bridge. This is a hike to Wawona Swinging Bridge, which has plenty of bounce in it's step, spanning a boulder-framed chute in the South Fork Merced River. Wawona Swinging Bridge is located at the south end of Yosemite National... Read more.

Big Sur River Gorge is one of the big draws at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, facilitating a romp to a swimming hole in the wilds of Big Sur. An unmaintained trail connects the park's campground to a inviting pool of clear river water in a granite-walled gorge. Multiple river crossings along the way make for a rock-hopping hike of half a mile round trip. Persistent adventurers can continue... Read more.

Whether you're looking for a short walk to a swimming hole or a longer woodland hike to a gorge, Douglas-Apsley National Park has you covered. While it is a 5.6-kilometer round trip hike to Apsley Gorge, you'll discover Apsley Waterhole just 600 meters from the car park. Combine Apsley Waterhole with Lookout Track for a 1.4-kilometer (0.9-mile) loop with 30 meters (100 feet) of elevation... Read more.