Great hike if you are a space enthusiast, wildlife lover, or looking for some Florida fitness (i.e., a hill :-). Beautiful 360 degree view of KSC and Merritt Island at top of 70 foot bridge over Indian River. Probably best viewing point for rocket launches on pads SLC 39 A and B. Crazy cloud formations, rainbows, and sunset views, every hike will be a different artistic painting.
Surprising amount of wildlife will be seen in sky and in water. Screeching ospreys carrying fish pass close overhead. Dolphins and Manatees have to pass under bridge to migrate up and down river. The bridge height makes them easy to spot on calm days. Also note feral cats on east side where bridge connects to road.
Suggest parking west of bridge in Sand Point Park and cross highway to hike bridge on the righthand sidewalk (same side as traffic). Its a nice 1.5 mile hike to cross over bridge down to beach side and then come back on other side of road. If you time it right in late afternoon, you will get a sunset coming back to your car. Then walk to Pier 220 under bridge for a well deserved...
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