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Activity Marathon, Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys

Old Seven Mile Bridge

An activity in Marathon, Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Old Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon, Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys
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Why go

A 2.2-mile walk or bike ride on the restored old bridge from Marathon out to Pigeon Key.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Bahia Honda State Park, 7.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Marathon
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 4 closest curated picks in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bahia Honda State Park

    A wide sandy beach on clear, shallow water, about 40 miles up the Overseas Highway from Key West.

    Activity · 7.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Old Bahia Honda Bridge

    A section of Flagler's 1912 railroad bridge inside the park, with a walkway on top that looks over the channel.

    Sight · 8.8 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    No Name Pub

    A pizza and beer stop on a back road of Big Pine Key, its walls covered in signed dollar bills.

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Blue Hole

    A freshwater pond in an old quarry in the National Key Deer Refuge, where small Key deer and alligators are often seen.

    Sight · 14 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Old Seven Mile Bridge is a stop on our Key West New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys run from 74°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Old Seven Mile Bridge itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
24.70389, -81.15522
Destination
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys, Florida

Old Seven Mile Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Old Seven Mile Bridge?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Old Seven Mile Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Old Seven Mile Bridge?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Start at the Knights Key end in Marathon and bring water; there is no shade.

Is Old Seven Mile Bridge free?

Yes, we list Old Seven Mile Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Old Seven Mile Bridge?

Old Seven Mile Bridge appears on Key West New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Lists & regions

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.