Old Seven Mile Bridge
Old Seven Mile Bridge
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
The bridge re-opened after restoration on 1-12-2022. You can walk, bike or rollerblade the approximately 2.2 miles to Pigeon Key on the bridge and enjoy the amazing views. In the Florida Keys, there is no name better known than Henry Flagler who built the world-famous Oversea Railway in the early 1900's. Called the "8th Wonder of the World", this amazing ribbon of steel and concrete forever changed the history of the Florida Keys.
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jane
New York149 contributions
May 2022
We were able to learn about the history and view up close during our visit to Pigeon Key. Some of the old bridge has been restored so you can walk or bike it out to Pigeon Key. The gap where the swivel was taken out makes for great pictures.
Written 15 May 2022
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Angela D
Naples, FL11 contributions
Jan 2023
Great place to go on a bike ride or a walk and watch the sunset. The view is amazing. Thw old seven mile bridge is broken off at 2 miles down, so to walk to the end and back it is 4 miles. There is limited parking so you may have to wait to find a spot. If you can't find a spot you can park across the road near the sunset grill and walk across the street.
Written 9 January 2023
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Jodi W
Wise, VA75 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
My husband and I brought our bikes with us for this experience.. We got up early one morning and was out there by 7:30am to avoid the heat as much as possible. It was the perfect morning, showers in the distance that helped cool the ocean breeze and the cloud coverage was perfect to add to this enjoyable experience. We didn’t do Pigeon Key cause it wasn’t open yet but had a great time and would recommend to others :)
Written 2 July 2023
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Lisa H
Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
Jan 2022
This was a fabulous walk 2-mile walk of the old bridge from Marathon Key to Pigeon Key and 2 miles back. Lovely views. The parking lot is very small so best to go when it's not crowded to get a parking spot. You can take bikes. We got lucky with parking because the walking bridge had just opened the day before. Highly recommend!
Written 28 March 2022
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mckParker_Co
Parker, CO249 contributions
Mar 2022
Staying in Marathon, this is a super walk or bike1 We rode bikes, a little over two miles each way flat, well marked, new pavement. Free. It ends at Pigeon Key, which has a nominal fee to visit which we did and enjoyed. .
Great views across nothing but ocean. Do it!
Great views across nothing but ocean. Do it!
Written 2 April 2022
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Badforever
London, Canada1,771 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We headed to this bridge to catch the morning sunrise. Ample parking when we arrived and it was still dark. Great views from on the bridge as you walk the 2 miles to Pigeon Cay. Note that Pigeon Cay is only open at certain hours and certainly not at sunrise - therefore no bathrooms. There are lots of other walkers, bikers, and joggers so you feel safe, even in the dark before the sun rises.
Written 24 February 2023
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brooklyn, United States13 contributions
Mar 2023
This was the original bridge that first had trains on it, then cars that was closed in 80s when the new bridge opened. The first 2 miles to the north have been restored for pedestrians and bicycles to enjoy leading up to Pigeon Key. Then there is a gap and it is fenced off the remainder of the way as it sits alongside the newer bridge down to the next key.
Written 12 March 2023
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Kim C
Knoxville, TN42 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Beautiful drive across 7 mile bridge, but especially like biking across the OLD 7 mile pedestrian-bike bridge. It is 2.5 miles each way/ 5 miles total so we ride it twice. No where more beautiful for a bike ride. If lucky you might see sea turtle or sting rays on clear days.
Written 19 January 2024
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DannyWasserman
Virginia Beach, VA4,616 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We loved our journey up the Florida Keys. Driving the Old Seven Mile Bridge was part of the journey coming from Key West and working your way up to Key Largo. Take the trip, it's well worth it. The views are unbelievable, and the water is so blue and clear.
Written 29 November 2024
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Hunter356
Indian Beach, NC71 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We purposely picked a cool day in the 60's to visit. No parking was available in the lot, so we had to park .75 miles away. It was also windy, so the water was churned up, and we didn't see any fish or manatee. We walked only to the 1 mile mark since we didn't intend to pay the $25pp to enter Pigeon Key (no facilities there either!).
Zero shade or seating available, so don't go when it's hot.
Zero shade or seating available, so don't go when it's hot.
Written 21 February 2024
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I was glad to see a recent review. Thank you! Where is access and parking available to walk the bridge
Written 19 January 2019
From Marathon traveling south just before the bridge there is a cut off on your right. Last year that cut off was closed so I do not know if it has been reopened.
Written 13 February 2019
it is 2/04/2018 , is this part of old bridge open
Written 4 February 2018
Is the bridge open for visitors during Memorial Day weekend? What is the best way to get in and make the most of it?
Written 27 May 2017
No unfortunately it is still closed for construction and will be for many months yet. Now you can cross the seven mile and walk out on the old seven mile from that end. This is not as long of a walk and you can't reach Pigeon Key that way. However you can still see an amazing view, gorgeous sunsets and a lot of wildlife.
Written 28 May 2017
The bridge is supposed to open at the end of May 2017 for a short time and then the final repairs (which are estimated to take 1400 days) will begin in November 2017.
Written 1 May 2017
Im coming in December this year for Christmas is this a good time for spotting Dolphins. What is best time to come and view the sea life early in morn or late in evening etc I'm happy to fish for a bit with my family too. I read good tips go to toilet before you go and choose calm day etc
Thanks we are from Ireland and have never been to the keys
Written 2 January 2017
I would suggest that you check out the local party boats in the Keys - for fishing and they have bathrooms! Stop at the Chambers of Commerce for suggestions. There is one in Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West. As for dolphins, that is a little more unpredictable. Usually seen on the Gulf of Mexico side of the Keys and away from land - not inshore. If you are heading to the west coast of Florida (Naples or Ft. Myers, you can see them off of the beach there.
Written 2 January 2017
I have been to key west a dozen times & always have wanted to stop and check the 'old bridge' out.. do you just pull over and walk there? is there a specific place to park and pay and walk the old bridge? how does it work? either is fine, I just am curious how exactly to get to it from the 'new' bridge.
Written 24 May 2016
There is a parking lot on the north side of the Old Bridge, parking is free.
Written 24 May 2016
Can I take my leashed dog on the 2 mile walk to Pigeon Key?
Written 30 December 2015
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