Date Visited: April 23, 2016
Location: Lilac Lane, York, ME
Cost: Free
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Parking: There are about a half dozen parking spots on the side of the road across from the bridge on Lilac Lane (a very busy road so be careful parking and crossing there). There is also additional parking on side streets and farther along the road on Lilac Lane.
There are many bridges in New England. But, only few have the name, reputation and appearance of a bridge that could collapse any moment. The Wiggly Bridge is a mini-suspension bridge built in the 1930’s which crosses over a tidal flow from Barrel Mill Pond to the York River. If you’re not careful, you may end up in the York River!
Ok, Wiggly Bridge really isn’t that dangerous. But, it can give you the willies as you walk across it. Even though it is safe to walk across, the bridge does wiggle and make noises as you traverse it. I made it across the bridge without much trouble and took some photos of the bridge as I made my way across.
The short walk across the bridge leads to Steedman Woods, a tiny peninsula with a mile long loop. Dogs are allowed on the beach and on Steedman Woods. The vieews from the island and bridge are stunning.
Wiggly Bridge is also within walking distance, or a short drive from York Harbor. So, you can take in both of these cool attractions in one day.
Cooper is a 7 year old rescue dog and a resident of Maine. He also likes the bridge.
The videos below shows how unstable the bridge seems when you’re walking on it.
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April 28th, 2016 at 6:00 am
Seems perfect for weekend walks.
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April 28th, 2016 at 5:51 pm
That’s when I went! It is good for a leisurely stroll when you have a lot of time to spend and a lot of people do like to just take their time and take in the place. It’s a peaceful place to relax.
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April 29th, 2016 at 7:38 am
Fantastic.
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April 28th, 2016 at 2:59 pm
Cool! 🙂
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April 28th, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Yes, it is very cool! Thanks!
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April 28th, 2016 at 8:40 pm
How great! It sounds a bit like an old clanky train when you’re walking across in the video.
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April 28th, 2016 at 8:51 pm
It shakes. It rattles. It clanks. It sounds even better in person! Thanks!
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April 28th, 2016 at 9:56 pm
I liked the bridge photos and your description of the sound effects. 🙂
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April 29th, 2016 at 12:29 am
Thank you! I wanted you to feel as though you were on the bridge with me!
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April 29th, 2016 at 7:35 pm
Very nice scenery for something so simple:) Love it!
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April 29th, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Thank you! Yes it’s such a beautiful place!
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April 30th, 2016 at 11:52 am
Like Cooper, I also like this bridge 🙂
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April 30th, 2016 at 11:55 pm
I do as well! Thank you!
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May 2nd, 2016 at 8:33 pm
I love these kind of bridges so I’ve put it on my to stop at list. Thank you. 🙂
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May 3rd, 2016 at 12:30 am
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! Yes, you will love the bridge!
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May 4th, 2016 at 2:26 am
How fun is that bridge?! This looks like a nice place to take a picnic and spend a day.
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May 4th, 2016 at 3:30 am
It is a very cute bridge and the little island it connects to (I think it’s technically considered a peninsula) is a pretty place to go for a walk or have a picnic!
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