MI Bucket List: SkyBridge Michigan
Ryan Halberg
| 3 min read
Key Takeaways
- SkyBridge Michigan, a 1,200‑foot‑long, 188‑foot‑high suspension bridge with glass‑floor sections, at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, is the longest timber‑towered bridge in the world.
- Tickets are $15 for children three to 10 and $25 for adults 11 to 69; resort guests pay $10. The price includes a chairlift ride to the bridge.
- Visitors can dine at the Eagle’s Nest or the SkyBridge food truck, catch live summer music, and explore Boyne Mountain’s year‑round activities—from zip‑lining and hiking in summer to skiing, lessons and an indoor water park in winter—while nearby Charlevoix and Petoskey are just a half‑hour away.
Did you know that the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge is located in northern Michigan?
SkyBridge Michigan offers a breathtaking view from more than 100 feet in the air. Learn more about how to go on this adventure.
What is SkyBridge Michigan?
SkyBridge Michigan is a 1,200-foot-long, 188-foot-high suspension bridge located in Boyne Falls on the Boyne Mountain Resort. Sections of the bridge have a glass floor, allowing visitors to look straight down at the beautiful Boyne Valley.
SkyBridge Michigan is open year-round. During the summer season, the bridge is open from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 13 to Oct. 2.
Once you’ve navigated to Boyne Mountain Resort, follow the signs for the day parking lot on Cliff Dweller Drive. You can then access SkyBridge Michigan via a chairlift ride from the base of the mountain. The ride takes around five to seven minutes.
Tickets are available online or at the resort. Costs vary depending on age:
- Adults (11-69): $25
- Senior (70+): $20
- Junior (3-10): $15
- Child (2 and under): $1
Resort guests can visit SkyBridge Michigan for a discounted price of $10, with children two and under paying $1. Tickets to the skybridge offer unlimited access during the day of your choosing. The scenic chairlift ride is also included in the cost.
SkyBridge Michigan remains open during precipitation but will close if wind speed exceeds 35 miles per hour or lightning is present within a 15-mile radius.
What to do at SkyBridge Michigan
No visit to Sky Bridge Michigan is complete without spending some time at the summit. The Eagle’s Nest and the SkyBridge Food Truck offer easy dining options. In the summer, live music performances provide additional entertainment. The event schedule, including dates and performers, is posted on the Boyne Mountain Resort website.
If you’re interested in sticking around Boyne Mountain after your visit to the skybridge, the resort offers a host of family-friendly activities, fit for every season.
During the summer, visitors can take a zipline adventure through the treetops at speeds of 25 miles per hour, take a hike on trails suited for every ability or experience the mountain on horseback. For winter visitors, Boyne Mountain offers 65 skiable trails and a snow sports school providing private or group lessons for both children and adults. Those looking for an indoor adventure can visit Avalanche Bay Waterpark, where you’ll find twisting water slides, a lazy river and relaxing hot tubs.
If you’re looking to experience more of northern Michigan, Charlevoix and Petoskey are both within a 30-minute drive from Boyne Mountain Resort and offer plenty of family-friendly fun. Both downtowns have plentiful shopping and dining options, and kids can hunt Petoskey stones at some of the area’s many beautiful beaches.
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