Great fun walking this bridge. The views of Patriots Point (and the USS Yorktown) are fantastic and its only about 1.5 miles across on the wide pedestrian/bike pathway on the eastern side. Parking and bathrooms are available on the north end of the bridge.

This bridge is also known as the Cooper river bridge. This is a cable-stayed bridge. It was opened to traffic in 2005 and it connects Charleston, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC. It is 2.5 miles long with 8 lanes of traffic. You can get great views of this from the water especially when coming back from Fort Sumter.

So much better than the old bridge and is great for a walk or run. Just watch out for bikes.

I love running on this bridge and try to do it at least once a month

Its a nice bridge, fam. Its got dedicated walk/bike space and its pretty. I mean what more do you want from a bridge?

It is so nice to walk on this bridge!

This is a very nice walk. The bridge is beautiful and there is a nice breeze from the water. I think people will find the walk refreshing. We parked on the Mt Pleasant side of the bridge and walked to the Charleston side. This is a great activity for families. Young children should be in a stroller.

Great place to run, bike or walk. Beautiful design.

Nice and windy. Even on hot days the tempeture is nice because of the breeze. Plenty of free parking on mount pleasant side. Friendly people. Bike lane and walk/run lane. Not sure where or if theres a bathroom. Never had to use it.

Get place to go for a walk with an amazing view! It was very windy, but felt good. The bridge is about 4.5 miles. There is free parking directly below the bridge as well. Please note pets are not allowed on the bridge based on the signage, however there is no one there to enforce that I saw. The path way is divided with walkers and bikers so just be mindful of the fellow pedestrians.

This is a great stop for any trip to the area. Cute park area with playground and a walkout into the river under the bridge on the Patriots point side. Its a 2.5 mile walk from side to side and you feel the incline in your calves for sure. Beautiful views of the bay, dolphins, the battleship and cruise ships. Its breezy the whole way so nice even on sweltering days.

Always great to walk the Ravenel. The views are tremendous.

Had the best time biking across from Charleston to Mount Pleasant. The climb from the Charleston side seemed longer, but the climb from the Mount Pleasant side seemed steeper. Either way it made for some beautiful views and a fun experience.

Walk on this bridge if your afraid of heights. It will help you over come that fear!

We love walking this bridge. Views are priceless and very enjoyable walk. Only downfall is traffic is so close to you.(there is a concrete devider)

Great way to get some incline in your run or walk around Charleston, and THE VIEW!

Great place to walk with a great view.

Childhood favorite, amazing views, and legit park below. Must drive over!

Unique Experience. Unique architecture and engineering.

Amazing walk .. I loved every mile of it ..

From the top of the huge bridge, between historical towns Charleston and Mount Pleasant, we had the chance of having a magnificent view of the junction of Cooper River and Wando River. To reach the place, from Mount Pleasant, go to Patriots Point, near the gas station, where the side walk starts. It’s 2,3 miles to the middle of the bridge (4,6 miles to the end, in Charleston). The other side of the bridge doesn’t have a side walk.

Spectacular views! Great incline workout, love that its 5 miles. The noise from the cars is pretty loud, so earbuds are helpful. We walked, and for the most part the cyclists were fine, there were a few that going pretty fast. Its important to stay in the correct lane and pay attention.

Mid-morning seems to be the perfect time of day with minimal pedestrian traffic.

Gorgeous bridge, with protected bike and pedestrian lane!

Very interesting designed bridge

This summer we had the pleasure of seeing this bridge in person for the first time. As a retired Flatiron Construction worker I had heard about this bridge for the 12 years I worked for Flatiron but had never had the privilege of going to it. We got the chance this summer, 2019, and again I am impressed by the bridges that Flatiron has been privileged to construct. To us this was called the Arthur Ravenel Bridge (Cooper River) and when constructed it was the longest cable stay bridge in North America. Flatiron has built the 3 longest of these bridges in NA. What a beautiful site as you drive across to watch the cable reach for the deck of the bridge. They just seem pop out of the deck and transport you toward the top of the piers. It can be mesmerizing so make sure you are a passenger as you are transported up, not the driver. Take a look at the John J Audubon Bridge over the Mississippi in Louisiana. That is another great cable stay bridge.

Nice drive on this bridge. It has dedicated space for people to walk and run. Nice view of Charleston from the bridge.

I nice walk, beautiful bridge, beautiful views and usually a real nice breeze.

Great place to walk with beautiful views.

Its a beautiful bridge in a very beautiful city

Great running/walking/biking path with a view.

Enjoyed a great view of the bridge from the ferry to Fort Sumter, then returned to enjoy the walking path on the bridge and view the sunset.

Impressive Bridge in Charleston

We sailed under the bridge on our charter aboard Shenanigan, a fifty foot classic yacht in the Charleston harbor. What a spectacular view of the bridge from the water. Will definitely sail with Sundog Sailing again!

Great views, excellent place if you are in town and want to go run for a great workout!

The view was awesome and seeing so many people out getting exercise.

Great for a morning run or walk for great views.

Very beautiful architecture if you have the opportunity to see it at night, do it. Its lit with multi colors. Not quite as intimidating as the Savannah Bridge. Even though they appear to be the same height LOL

Amazing place for a long walk! We enjoy watching the dolphins from the top.

Beautiful scenery. The walk was refreshing!

Beautiful scenery and a great exciting place to walk. Views to downtown Charleston, Patriots point and beautiful water views.

Love walking the bridge. Great view of Charleston.

I love bridges. This one is simply stunning.

Such a beautiful place..love walking this bridge, but beware the fitness nerds on the bikes are very rude and disrespectful even when you are walking in the pedestrian lane. They act as if the bridge was made just for them. Me an my family if 5 walk it on the regular and always about get ran over by impatient bikers.

Very impressive construction! But traffic is crazy...

Great place to run and work out. Good views of the area.

I will hold special memories forever as my daughter & granddaughter walked over the bridge! It was so peaceful and beautiful

Awesome bridge walk!

Crossing over this beautiful bridge could be hazardous to your health if youre not watching where you are going! The beautiful views of boats in the shimmering water reflecting against the blue sky is breathtaking! Its easy to get distracted when driving from one side to the next. The architecture of this landmark is unique in design. Its beautiful at night as well. The lit bridge illuminates the night sky and can been seen from different parts of Charleston and Mt. Pleasant.

We had visited the Yorktown the day before and then took the opportunity to run the bridge where we could look across at the Flying Lady. Under the bridge there is plenty of Parking and there is plenty of space on the bridge to maneuver. The access to the bridge is very nice and has room. The view from the bridge is awesome. To go up the bridge from the Mt pleasant side is tough but not too hard. There were all shapes and sizes up there. They have water on the bottom of the bridge but no where on the way so bring some water. There is room, nice people, awesome views and physically challenging but not too hard. Go for it.

Cool Bridge. Ride a bike to Mt Pleasant.

Lovely walk from patriots point to French quarter. Stunning views (but stay away in case of thunderstroms)

Great place to walk with an incredible view.

Always beautiful love getting on the bridge really and watching the sun come up.

Great view. Theres a nice walk way the whole bridge. Great place to walk!

Beautiful bridge accompanied with excellent bike/pedestrian lane.

This town is full of old history but this is definitely something to remember. Walk up on this bridge and you cant get a better view of the harbor or city. Its an engineering marvel and a beauty to behold. I proposed to my wife on this bridge. I wanted something beautiful and nearly indestructible as a backdrop and I wasnt disappointed.

Besides the finish line, this was the best part of the Copper River Bridge Run!

Spectacular view and a good place for the morning (or anytime) walk, running, bicycle ride.

Great scenery, nice to walk across back and forth, about 2 hours tops. Lots of others folks doing the same

Highly recommend the walk on the pier and even walking the bridge...safe, clean and lots to see

Best view in the City of Charleston South Carolina

Beautiful bridge! Wish we would have had the time to walk over it.

It has beautifully served it’s purpose, thankfully the times I’ve crossed. But 4 staaaaaaz only cause there’s better bridges out there.

Didnt get to travel across the bridge on foot during my trip, but we drove on it several times. Beautiful bridge- iconically Charleston.

Im giving it 3 stars because it has dedicated walking and biking paths, but people walk in the bike lane and on the downhill this is dangerous for everyone. Not to mention just stupid. As far as traffic goes it would be nice if people would learn to keep right.

Awesome views. Run the bridge and explore the pier / park.

Beautiful great views and easy parking.

Not only is this bridge built with ingenious ingenuity but it is also beautiful. It makes for an amazing walk at sunset or sunrise. There is alot of history in this old but well maintained bridge.

Beautiful but long. Lights show off the beauty of this bridge at night. Good for exercise and taking in a great view from the bridge. Usually a bit windy.

Great walk with beautiful views.

My favorite times of viewing this bridge are in the early morning, when fog covers the top of the bridge, and at night with all the lights...

I was there Labor Day weekend in 2016. Its a beautiful area.

A thoughtful design and made to last for a long time

Great parking on the Mt Pleasant side. Benches at the top. Separate bike lane. Top notch.

Great 5mi walk!

An Iconic Sight to the Charleston Skyline. It is definitely a Must See, actually if your in Charleston You cant Miss it.

I a beautiful place to walk and see the skyline of the harbor.

One of my favorites in beautiful South Carolina! I love to visit this area often. A lot of history! My grandchildren just happen to be very close by. So with that being said, I’m in love with SouthCarolina! Good old southern hospitality!

I love to take walks here at sunrise. There are fewer people on the path early in the morning than at sunset, and the view of the city is amazing. The climb from the Mt. Pleasant side is just challenging enough to work the muscles and get some cardio without overexerting.

Awesome bridge to walk or bike across

If your a bridge lover come here it is my favorite in the state.

This is a great place if youre into fitness. Whether you run, walk or bike. They have it devided into two lanes, one side is for those riding a bike and the other is for the walkers and runners.

Great scenery.

Heck of a bridge, true modern marvel. The Ravenel Bridge gets 5 starts because without it, getting to Charleston from Mount Pleasant would take 3 times as long... or wed have to swim. The incline is perfect for a hill sprint workout or a long walk with great views of the lowcountry.

Beautiful and strong!

Great walking, biking, and views

I loved the view, the fact that you can fish and take it home. There is a little souvenir store walking below the bridge. Nice place for a romantic walk and little getaway during the day. Such a beauty no doubt!

Great place for a run. The only hill in Charleston.

Since its construction, the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge has quickly become the symbol of Charleston! As one of Charlestons aerial aerial and drone photographers, Im often asked to photograph the bridge for a company brochure, website, or annual report. Its fun to hike, bike, or run to the top of the bridge and watch the ships come through the harbor. Its definitely become an iconic landmark!

This bridge is great. Bike and walking paths are separately designated.

Great 2 mile (4mile total ) run walk, ride. Beautiful view of bay, Yorktown and Fort Sumpter.

I love walking this bridge!

Love jogging this bridge

Good place to take a ride

Beautiful bridge!

Nice bridge. Comfortable ride over it

Even if you dont have the time to walk across the bridge, its great to drive across. It has a beautiful view of the water and the USS Yorktown. Its definitely worth the drive.

Great workout spot with an amazing view! The anti- suicide posters were a great touch. Whoever put those up is a blessing to others.