Old Suspension Bridge!

Old Suspension Bridge
Landmark #314 Butte County Visited: July 10, 2016 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The old suspension bridge still exists, but the water under it is all gone!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: The Mother Orange Tree of Butte County was planted at this spot by Judge Joseph Lewis in 1856. The Bidwell Bar Bridge, first suspension bridge of California, was transported from New York via Cape Horn 1853 and was completed 1856. Its site is now inundated by Oroville Reservoir.

OTHER TIDBITS: This bridge was formerly the primary way for miners to cross the Feather River! It was put out of commission when the Feather River Highway arrived in 1937!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
  • Become a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West!
  • Donate to the Native Daughters of the Golden West!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Bidwell Canyon
Bidwell Canyon Rd
Oroville, CA 95966

ANNOTATIONS:
This plaque is located in the parking lot at the very north end of Bidwell Canyon Road!

From Los Angeles: ~462mi (744km) — 7.7hrs
From Sacramento: ~77mi (124km) — 1.3hrs
From San Diego: ~580mi (934km) — 9.7hrs
From San Francisco: ~158mi (255km) — 2.7hrs

When should I go? The State Recreation Area is open daily from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM!

Old Suspension Bridge

Old Suspension Bridge

Old Suspension Bridge

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