Crossing a Jungle Suspension Bridge
The Kokoda Track Runs Across the Country from Popondetta to Port Moresby. The Trail had a Major Role in the Pacific Theater of World War 2. People Now Travel From Around the World to Trek this Iconic Historic Track
The bridge was made up of some sturdy logs, alongside some dead logs, being held tightly together with vines, and anchored with larger vines to living trees. We were extra vigilant in checking bridges at large river crossings, as we were trekking during the rainy season with high waters and and not much foot traffic.
Crossing a Jungle Suspension Bridge (1 Min Read)
The most brilliant bush mechanized bridge I have ever come across would have to be this suspension bridge on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. We were midway through an 8-hour hike when we came across the suspension bridge. With a slight drizzle of rain, and fast water cascading rapidly through large boulders, we admired this amazing piece of bush craftsmanship, while we assessed its safety
After we assessed it was safe we started crossing one by one with someone giving a hand in the middle. Because of the fast-moving water and large boulders we took the extra precaution of unclipping our backpacks from our chests and waists. This was to protect you in case you fell in, ditching the bag wouldn’t drag you under, or get you lodged in the rocks.
The level of intelligence and craftsmanship I have seen in the many different bridges and traps built by the Papua New Guineans never ceases to amaze me!