DAYTRIPS: FREDERICK & BEYOND

This Ultimate Covered Bridge Trail In Maryland Is Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of

While Frederick County is known for its covered bridge trail that includes three historic structures, there are actually three more covered bridges located just a couple of hours away. We’ve combined all six covered bridges into one ultimate driving tour. With autumn in full swing and the leaves soon turning bright colors of copper, now would be a great time to start planning this picturesque and historic road trip to see some of the most spectacular covered bridges in Maryland.

The map was calculated to avoid tolls and major highways, so the drive will be just as scenic as the covered bridges. Driving time one way is three hours and 16 minutes and you can start at any spot you’d like.

Click here to follow along with the Google map.

1. Roddy Road Covered BridgeThomas-GenevieveH/TripAdvisorThe first three bridges on this trip are located in Frederick County. We're starting with Roddy Road Covered Bridge which was built in 1856 and is one of the most beautiful historic places in Maryland.

Head to the Visit Frederick website to learn more about Roddy Road Covered Bridge.

2. Loy's Station Covered BridgeFlickr / Mike ProcarioBuilt in 1880, this covered bridge still retains some of its original wood. This historic structure crosses the picturesque Owen's Creek at a length of 90 feet.

Head to the Visit Frederick website to learn more about Loy's Station Covered Bridge.

3. Utica Covered BridgeFlickr / Matthew and HeatherThis bridge was built circa 1850. It spans across Fishing Creek and is one of the only covered bridges in Maryland that cars can drive through.

Read our previous coverage to learn more about Utica Covered Bridge.

4. Jericho Covered BridgeFlickr / James WalshThis covered bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1865 and crosses Little Gunpowder Falls between Baltimore and Harford County.

Head to the Jericho Covered Bridge webpage to learn more.

5. Gilpin's Falls Covered BridgeFlickr / James WalshAlthough you can't technically drive through this bridge with your vehicle, you can park nearby and walk through it. This Cecil County covered bridge was built in 1860 and its last decade of service was in the 1920s. It's one of the most enchanting places in Maryland.

Head to the Visit Maryland website to learn more about Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge.

6. Foxcatcher Farms Covered BridgeFlickr / KenThe last stop along this trail of covered bridges in Maryland is another bridge found in Cecil County within the the Fairview Hill Natural Resource Management Area. It was constructed in 1860.

Head to the Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge webpage to learn more.

What do you think of this trail to see some of the most beautiful covered bridges in Maryland? If you’re a history buff, you may also love this historic house in Maryland that will give you goosebumps and this list of amazing hiking spots in Maryland.

Address: Loys Station Covered Bridge, 13506 Old Frederick Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD 21778, USA

Address: Utica Covered Bridge, 7720 Utica Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA

Address: Jericho Covered Bridge, 12228 Jericho Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087, USA

Address: Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge, North East Rd, North East, MD 21901, USA

Address: Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge (Tawes Dr., Elkton, MD 21921), Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge, Tawes Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, USA

Address: Roddy Road Covered Bridge, 14760 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA

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