📜 Magnificent, secluded stone bridges of exceptional craftsmanship, the oldest of their kind built for railroad use in the United States.
🔍 These 70-foot high bridges, reaching over 70 feet high, were built between 1833 and 1841 without mortar or steel reinforcements, an engineering marvel. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2021, the site offers a 2.5-mile trail through a natural setting.
🚂 Historic engineering marvels, first keystone arch railroad bridges in America, a National Historic Landmark.
🌉 See impressive dry-laid stone arch bridges, some over 70 feet high.
🚶♀️ Explore a 2.5-mile trail with historical remnants and scenic views, including river views.
🏞️ Enjoy diverse outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. Experience a National Wild & Scenic River in a large roadless wilderness.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly and leashed dog-friendly trail.
🌳 Discover remnants of an artist colony and quarry sites.
⚠️ Some extreme drop-offs, children and pets need constant supervision.
🚫 Entering active CSX line at trail end is illegal and dangerous.
🌊 Whitewater kayaking for experts only, Class III-IV rapids, remote area.
🌧️ Trail can be wet in spring/early summer, avoid for mountain biking to prevent erosion.
❄️ Parking not always plowed in winter, trail can be icy (microspikes recommended).
💰 Trail access is free; guided hikes available for a $5 donation per person.
🕒 Trail open daily. Chester Railway Station & Museum open Saturday and Sunday from July to September.
🅿️ Parking lot at trailhead on Herbert Cross and Middlefield Roads.
👀 Descend to river level at each bridge for full appreciation.
🗺️ Look for blue KAB trail markers if you lose the way.
🕒 Allow at least five hours to complete the hike and explore side trails.
🦌 Be aware of hunting seasons, avoid shotgun deer season (first Monday after Thanksgiving for two weeks).
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