Historic Pedestrian Bridge with Panoramic Ocean Views

🌟 Famous For: Scenic Walks, Fishing & Historic Engineering Marvel

📍 Location: Marathon side access  
📏 Distance from East Sister Rock: ~4 miles  
🚲 Access: Free pedestrian/bike access

About:

The Old Seven Mile Bridge is one of Marathon's most iconic landmarks, offering a unique pedestrian and biking experience on a historic bridge that once connected Marathon to the Lower Keys. Now part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, this 2.2-mile section of the original bridge provides spectacular ocean views, excellent fishing opportunities, and access to Pigeon Key.

Built in the early 1900s as part of Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad, the Old Seven Mile Bridge is a testament to engineering ingenuity and Florida Keys history. The bridge offers unobstructed 360-degree ocean views, making it a favorite spot for sunrise and sunset photography, fishing, and scenic walks or bike rides.

🌅 What You'll Experience:

• Historic pedestrian bridge with panoramic ocean views  
• Excellent fishing from the bridge  
• Scenic walking and biking trail  
• Access to Pigeon Key historic island  
• Spectacular sunrise and sunset viewing  
• Part of Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

✨ Why Visit:  

This is one of the most photographed spots in the Florida Keys for good reason. The 360-degree ocean views and historic significance make it a must-visit for anyone in Marathon.

👥 Perfect For: Fishing • Biking • Walking • Photography • Sunset viewing • History buffs

🎯 Great for: Sunrise/sunset, exercise, fishing enthusiasts