Cell phone service may be poor in this area.
***It is recommended to download this cache before coming to the area.***
Parking is available up the hill, or down the hill. See waypoints.
Bridge access is marked as a trailhead waypoint.
The 180 foot long Red Bridge was built more than 30 feet above"Rose's Ravine" in 1885 by Nels Thompson, a local carpenter, for $75.
(He also designed and built the Marine Village Hall in 1888, which continues to be the oldest active village hall in the state.)
(For comparison - the nearby Soo Line High Bridge was built in 1910-1911 and the famous Stillwater Lift Bridge was built in 1931.)
The Red Bridge was totally rebuilt in 1913 for a cost of $650, and again in 1970, for $4,500.
The bridge was rebuilt again, due to wear from snowmobiles, opening in 1987 for a cost of $15,000. The "Save the Red Bridge" committee raised money with several projects, featuring one that had donor names engraved on the boards.
As of 2024, the bridge has been found in good condition, and is being monitored for movement of structural elements.
To claim this as a find, you need to do 2 things AT THE LOCATION.
- Post a photo in your log, of yourself or an item of yours, showing the bridge in the background and that you were actually there.
- SUMMER: Go to the CENTER of the bridge, near GZ and find the engraved board with 3 words, starting with R B and P . Send a message to the Cache Owner, with the name on that board. Please do not post that in your log.
*** For requirement 2 in WINTER: Make sure your posted photo shows the bridge is covered with snow. No need to scrape off snow or dig for the names. *** No message to CO needed when the bridge is snow-covered.
If the photo and message are not posted and received within 24 hours of logging, your log may be deleted.
Note: The Hidden Bridge was a traditional cache at this location from 19.April.2002 until 03.Feb.2018.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.