Old Chain of Rocks Bridge:
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Description:
From the Trail Website (http://trailnet.org/trail_main.php): Once part of the fabled Route 66, the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge crosses one of the most historic and scenic sections of the Mississippi River. Officially opened in June 1999 as a multi-use recreational trail, the Bridge is 1-mile in length and 24 feet wide. It was named for the rocky shoals in the river just to the south. The Bridge offers a panoramic view of the St. Louis skyline and the Mississippi River, as well as the old water-intake towers that pose as castles. It is part of the 40-mile riverside Confluence Greenway Project.
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Parking & Trail Access:
From St. Louis County, MO: Take 270 East and exit on to Riverview south.

From St. Louis City: Take 55/70, exit at Adelaide, go right to Hall Street, go left to Riverview; the entrance is at intersection of Interstate 270 and Riverview.

From Illinois: Take 270 West, exit Route 3 South, then go west on Old Chain of Rocks Road.

Parking is available at the entrance to the Bridge on the Missouri side and along the street on the Illinois side.
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Seasonal Restrictions:
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge will be open daily (including holidays) from June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003. New bridge hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset daily.
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Great trrail but park in IL
By jbensman in November, 2010
Cars get broken into on the MO side on a regular basis. There is now a real nice parking lot on the IL side. This is a really neat bridge. You can also now do a loop. Go across the bridge and take the Riverfront Trail to the new trail across the McKinley Bridge. As of October 2010, the Confluence trail now connects with the trail across the McKinley Bridge, you can follow the Confluence trail until you get to the bridge you crossed to get to the Chain of Rocks Bridge. There is a bike lane across the bridge. Then you can drive the raod back to the parking lot.
CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE & PARKING
By smoother schooner in April, 2010
I toured this fabulous bridge in September, 2009. Beautiful panoramic views to say the least and really enjoyed the trip on U.S. Rt. 66; great memorabilia on the bridge. Met people from France, Germany, East St. Louis and Wisconsin. We're from Washington, Pa. and had a nice ride. At the time, parking was only allowed on the East St. Louis, Ill. side as vandalism to vehicles was happening on the Missouri side. Bud Halpin
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
By Noel Keller in September, 2006
"Peddled this interesting Bridge 18 Aug 06, A Policeman gave some tourist a talk about the bridge and area. It started to rain on my return from the Illinois side, and a Public Service Man helped me load the Tri-Cruiser in my van."
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: St. Louis (intersection of I270 and Riverview) to northwest of Granite City, IL (Old Chain of Rocks Road)
Counties: St. Louis
Trail Length: 1 miles
Trail Category: Greenway/Non-RT
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking
TrailLink ID: 6032423

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