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Dry Falls Pedestrian Bridge
Twenty years ago, Erin Bronk, who was a US Forest Ranger at the time, envisioned a wonderful project: creating a sky bridge that would span US 64 and connect to Dry Falls. The plan was for visitors to park in a US Forest Service parking lot just off Paul Walden Way, enjoy a short hike to the falls, and then cross the highway via the sky bridge. Unfortunately, the comprehensive plan developed by Erin and her team was never brought to fruition, despite its promise and alignment with the goals of Heritage Productions WNC.
Parts of the plan for Dry Falls were completed, including enhancements to the railing system, parking lot, and walkways. An access road was constructed adjacent to Paul Walden Way, and a few limited parking spaces were added. Additionally, as part of this initiative, the old pioneer McCall log cabin was relocated to the site, and all of this infrastructure, including the cabin, remains in place. The landing pad for the sky bridge was even installed near the existing parking lot at Dry Falls.
What became of the remaining components of the project? Simply put, the Forest Service ran out of funds, and other pressing projects took precedence, including endeavors by Heritage Productions WNC.
The solution to this problem is straightforward: invest the necessary resources and complete the project! The US Forest Service should proceed with the plans to enhance the area around Dry Falls. Let's build the parking lot across the road from Dry Falls and construct the sky bridge. The existing parking lot would serve as a drop-off point and include handicap parking. This solution and plan have been available for 20 years and may require some updates, but it represents a viable answer to this pressing issue.
Dry Falls Parking Project
