Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

About Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to visit the legendary Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Australia's largest national park, and explore the restored grasslands. There is always a path through the 2,273 hectare site, where hikers and horse riders can enjoy the magnificent views and views, as well as a variety of activities for all ages. Visitors will explore Connors Cave, walk through the historic ruins of St. George's Cathedral and see a number of historic buildings such as the Great Wall of China and the Golden Gate Bridge, or escape into the wilderness and forests of the Great Barrier Reef in South Australia.

Before driving, visitors should call the hotline for conditions along the way or check the park visitor center for road conditions and parking facilities.

Devils - Ice Chest, a seven-mile-long passage, can be explored in a park - led by wild caves. Groups can arrange a trip to O'Connor Caves for a three-hour hike or a two-day walk through the caves.
Primitive campsites for youth organizations are available without prior reservation, but orienteering in the park will challenge adventurous visitors. The natural beauty of the park, the picturesque views and the wide range of activities make it a great place for family celebrations.

The Billy Gilbert Memorial Shelter, located in the upper picnic area, is an open shelter that can be reserved for large picnics and special excursions. The shelter is wheelchair accessible and has running water, toilets with flush toilets and sinks, and picnic tables that can accommodate up to 80 guests. Nearby there is a dumpster and there are two toilets, two showers, a shower cabin and toilet with flush toilet and sink.

Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance, and the property can be reserved for $35 per day or $50 for a day pass for the whole year.

Rockbridge Mills, located on the east side of the park at the intersection of Rockbridge Road and Rock Bridge Road, is mainly used for interpretative programs. There are picnic tables that can accommodate up to 60 guests, a picnic area with picnic chairs and tables and an outdoor amphitheater.

There are safe toilets and dumpsters in the parking lot, but it is not wheelchair accessible. Portable barbecues and fires are not allowed and there is no electricity, running water or barbecue without electricity and no grills.

Reservations can be made two months in advance and reservations are made on the basis of "first come, first served." There are no bins in this accommodation and it is not reserved. This accommodation is reserved because it does not require an interpreter, but it is not reserved for you.

A new playground was built in 2003 and is designed for five to twelve year olds, although there are also two toddler swings. The playground is located where the first loop leads to Parkstraße, and there is also a two-child swing. Besides the swings for small children, this is a playground for children between 5 and 12 years.

The most impressive geological features of the park are revealed during a short walk that starts from the parking lot at the devil's house. The footbridge facilitates access to the first loop, then to the second loop and finally back through the natural tunnel. Leave time before departure to check if the trail is open or closed for cycling or horse riding, and leave time for a walk along the trails before you set off. Protecting our resources is always up to date with the latest news, analysis and data on climate change, energy, environment, health and more.

The visible features along the way include a valley formed when the roof of the cave collapsed and the rock bridge was built, and a clearing that is currently being restored. In the summer months it is refreshingly cool on the paths to and from the stairs and the cave entrance.

Enough light penetrates through the karst window to waddle briefly in the underground stream, and only those who take part in a guided tour of the park are allowed into Teufel's ice chest. Self-guided tours of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park are available at the park office for a small fee, see the brochure for more information.

The east side of the loop offers a picturesque view of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park from the top of a steep hill on the west side.

The Sinkhole Trail starts at the parking lot of the Devil and follows the old road that leads through a wooded valley with old fields and sinkholes. The base of the sinkhole is guarded to prevent anyone from falling into the 30-foot deep pit known as Hog Graveyard Cave. A connecting route shortens the tour: the source stream path winds through the forest, through an old field and a small stream. This spur connects the parking lot to a grassy trail and connects to the hiking trail to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Trail.

The footpath from the parking lot to the Grassland Trail is on Rock Bridge Lane and the path climbs up a hill and follows the crest before descending to follow Clear Creek. From this ridge, the surrounding parkland is clearly visible and you are on a steep hill on the west side of the park, south of the Rock Bridge.

This natural sinkhole provides habitat for a variety of birds, such as birds of prey, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, as well as a number of reptiles.

The Karst Trail starts at the intersection of Highway 163 and Fox Lane and the trail has a white plug that cuts the loop in half. The path is signposted with a blue arrow and is located about two miles from the entrance to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park.

On the east side there is a large pond filled with American lotus in mid-July. The barns of the Ginn family farm are still standing and the area has a small pond with a few small ponds and a picnic area. Since 1995, additional areas have been planted with native grasses, but the barn and barn are still standing, as is the old barn.

The Stag Trail starts at the northern rest area and leads to the northwestern border of the park. The karst path is marked with a red arrow and has a short white plug that cuts through half of the loop. Then it descends into a flat plain and runs to the point where it crosses the Spring Brook Trail and runs in serpentine lines back to its starting point.

The Hirschweg is signposted with a yellow arrow and at the northern end of the trail there is a short white plug and in the middle a red plug. Paxton Passage leaves the park and runs along a strip of land donated by RichardPaxton to the Columbia School District in 1979. It starts at a rest stop on the eastern edge of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, leaving behind remnants of the park's main network of paths.

The programme aims to guide people through interpretation techniques and recreational experiences. Scientists wishing to present the programme can be staff or trained volunteers, and their programme will be recorded in a letter of approval.

Whether you make it into the program or not depends on the availability of the naturalist and the desired date. If your group has already booked an appointment, it helps to call at least two months in advance and have two or three appointment options. In the event of a conflict, substitute measures can be taken, which can be in the form of a telephone call, an e-mail or a letter of approval.

When you call, you can create a plan that meets your needs, and a copy of the program plan will be recorded in writing and sent to you for confirmation.

All activities and audiovisual programs can be performed on site in the park, but speleology programs and guided walks must be conducted in the park. A period of silent attention on the part of the group is necessary for a safe and successful program. Leadership is required, and cooperation is primarily the responsibility of the teacher and the group leader.

Most A & V programs are designed for 8th grade audiences, but please take this opportunity to point out that we have developed some of them specifically for children.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located on the west side of the freeway at the intersection of I-95 and Interstate 95. The duration is, unless otherwise stated, about 20 minutes and should take about two - and - one and a half hours depending on the traffic situation. Stay on the motorway and turn right onto the road as soon as it narrows to two lanes, or right again at any point along the way.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located between Jefferson City and Rolla and is approximately one mile from the intersection of I-95 and Interstate 95. The parking office and main entrance are on the right, and for half a mile there is also a parking lot and garage on the right and a small parking lot to the left of the entrance.

From here, take US Highway, turn left at the intersection of I-95 and Interstate 95, stay on the highway and turn right. Turn left and drive along the Karst path to a four-way stop to shoot the stars and then right again to the park entrance.

The entrance to the Devil's Ice Box Rock Bridge is one mile to the left and the park office and main entrance will also be on the left, one mile further.