Old Chain of Rocks bridge
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, at 5,353 feet long, is one of the world's longest bicycle and pedestrian bridges. The Bridge spans the Mississippi River and provides a vital link in the bi-state trail system, connecting to the St. Louis Riverfront Trail in Missouri and the MCT Confluence Trail in Illinois. The Bridge, once part of the beloved Route 66, has a rich history and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
10950 Riverview Drive, St Louis, MO 63137
Bridge Hours:
7 days a week; dawn to dusk
Free Parking:
Available at the Illinois Bridge entrance and at North Riverfront Park, south of the Bridge along the Riverfront Trail
Learn More at www.trailnet.org/p_ocorb.php
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge connects to the Riverfront Trail in Missouri and the MCT Confluence Trail in Illinois providing cyclists with this much-needed bi-state link
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge – open to bicyclists and pedestrians – is a great place for children to ride
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge provides a great venue for bicycling with your family
Photo by David Hinkson
Children participating in the annual Companion Mississippi Mile race on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge