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While there is no weight limit, visitors are encouraged to take the lift alone or in groups of two when necessary to ensure maximum comfort. The round-trip ride lasts nearly twenty minutes, but most people break up the experience by stopping at the top of the mountain and checking out the other attractions.

Tickets cost $19.95 for adults (ages 12-64), $17.95 for seniors, $14.95 for kids (ages 4-11) and free for children 3 and under. Tickets are available for the SkyLift Park online at www.gatlinburgskylift.com/tickets or at the attraction, 765 Parkway, Gatlinburg.May 17, 2019

A: No. It's designed to do that and won't knock you off your feet even if it does sway. Though you might want to hold on extra tight to your hat. The bridge closes to pedestrians when winds hit 30 MPH.May 17, 2019

You can walk across the bridge at your own pace while enjoying the stunning panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. The highest point of the bridge is at the midpoint where it rises 140 feet above the ground!

In short, yes, the SkyLift is safe. But there may be restrictions for certain individuals. ... Beyond the ride up the mountain, the highlight of the SkyLift is the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America. The bridge stretches 680 feet across a deep valley.Aug 31, 2021

Anakeesta has so much to offer, and they continue to expand and add to the Anakeesta experience. By contrast, SkyLift Park is home of the SkyLift, SkyBridge, SkyDeck, SkyCenter and SkyTrail (coming fall 2021). The most famous and most thrilling thing to experience at SkyLift is the SkyBridge.Sep 26, 2021

99% of everyone refused to ride down the chair lift after seeing a kid fall from it. Fortunately, the kid fell from about 10 feet just after they left the platform and was ok, but if it had happened when it got to tree top level, the kid would have been dead instantly.Dec 30, 2017

What is 680 feet long, 140 feet above the ground and provides spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains? It's SkyBridge, the nation's longest pedestrian suspension bridge that opened in Gatlinburg, Tenn., two years ago.Mar 22, 2021

Gatlinburg SkyLift Park announced Wednesday they have doubled the length of glass at the center of the Gatlinburg SkyBridge. There is now 30 harrowing feet of glass to walk across at the center of one of Gatlinburg's most popular attractions. If you look down, you'll see the 150-foot drop between you and the ground.Aug 20, 2020

• Guests can walk across at their own pace, taking in the panoramic views before walking back when they're ready. With a height of 500 feet above Gatlinburg, the SkyBridge is an incredible but easily attainable experience you'll remember for a lifetime - especially as you cross the 30 feet of see-through glass flooring in the middle of the span.

• The Gatlinburg SkyBridge will be the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America. While there are lots of places to catch spectacular views in Gatlinburg, this will be one of the best. After you ride the Gatlinburg SkyLift, you’ll have a chance to walk 680 feet across the valley on this suspension bridge.

• Gatlinburg SkyBridge. Located at the top of the SkyLift, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America and the most spectacular experience in the Smokies. From the mountain-top SkyDeck, the SkyBridge quite literally crosses the sky as it stretches 680 feet across a deep valley in a single span.

• The chairlift costs $15 per adult and $12 per child. There is no time limit for crossing the bridge, according to the park's website. Visitors will be able to take Instagram-worthy photos and soak up the view of downtown Gatlinburg and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Dress comfortably.

Anakeesta is full of adventure, so you want to make sure you're dressed for fun! Don't let your outfit get in the way of having a good time, especially if you plan on being active! Wear clothes you can move around in easily and shoes that are good for walking.Jul 2, 2019

The only way to access the top of the mountain (where the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is located) is to buy an admission ticket at the SkyLift Park ticket window and then ride the yellow SkyLift chair to the top of the mountain.

The bridge may look bold at first, but when walking at a “normal pace” it takes only 3 minutes to get from one end to the other. However, visitors will no doubt want to stop along the way to take in that fresh mountain air an epic view.Sep 1, 2020

Located on the Parkway the Sky Lift is based at the top of Crockett Mountain and provides the absolute best view of Gatlinburg. The Sky Lift carries passengers 1,800 feet above the beautiful city and enables riders to see the Smoky Mountains in a manner no other view point can offer.Sep 16, 2020

Construction of the new Sunshine Skyway Bridge began in 1982. Over 300 precast concrete segments were transported to the site and quickly linked together with the cables anchored to massive towers. Twenty-one steel cables extend from each direction of the towers, supporting the weight of the concrete slabs.Aug 14, 2021

With a height of 500 feet above Gatlinburg, the SkyBridge is an incredible but easily attainable experience you'll remember for a lifetime - especially as you cross the 30 feet of see-through glass flooring in the middle of the span.

After you ride the Gatlinburg SkyLift, you’ll have a chance to walk 680 feet across the valley on this suspension bridge. Once you reach the midway point, 140 feet in the air, you’ll be able to look straight down through the glass floor panels.