Back east, covered bridges are all the rage and are easy to find, which, sadly, is not a reality for those of us in the Centennial State. While we lack the amount other states have, the covered bridges in Colorado we do have are still downright stunning, including these 6 beautiful Colorado covered bridges that are either traditional or unique, and are some truly hidden gems in our state:

1. Gore Creek Covered Bridge - Vail
Gore Creek Drive, Gore Creek Dr, Vail, CO 81657, USA
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall
For one of the most traditional covered bridges in Colorado - which just so happens to be housed inside one of the most charming mountain towns in Colorado - check out the gorgeous Gore Creek Covered Bridge, which is nestled away near iconic downtown Vail. 

Get a closer look at this covered bridge and the area that surrounds it:

2. Wild Animal Sanctuary - Keenesburg
2999 Co Rd 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643, USA
Flickr/Kent Kanouse
Sure, it isn't the most traditional of covered bridges, but the overpass at the Wild Animal Sanctuary is by far the most unique you will ever visit! When you walk along the elevated walkways and bridges, you will be immersed in not only charm but also exotic animal sightings galore.

Get an in-depth look at this massive walkway bridge:

3. Covered Bridge Ranch - Montrose
17249 6250 Rd, Montrose, CO 81403, USA
Covered Bridge Ranch Facebook
A gorgeous covered bridge located inside of a beautiful ranch? You will only find that at the Covered Bridge Ranch, a 300-acre tree farm and wildlife refuge that is open seasonally in Montrose! In addition to the bridge, the aptly named Covered Bridge Ranch also hosts countless events, including a Christmas tree farm and pumpkin patch. 

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4. Middle Boulder Creek - Nederland
Middle Boulder Creek, Colorado 80466, USA
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
For another traditional covered bridge, visit the quirky town of Nederland and its picturesque Middle Boulder Creek! Spanning 22 feet, Middle Boulder Creek is an attraction that can (and should) be enjoyed year-round. 

Take a tour of the charming town of Nederland:

5. Stagecoach Ranch - Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi, CO 81223, USA
Stagecoach Ranch Colorado Facebook
If you thought that the previously mentioned Covered Bridge Ranch was the only ranch in Colorado with a covered bridge, think again. Located in little-known Cotopaxi, the Stagecoach Ranch is a 525-acre oasis that offers three living quarters in addition to the one-of-a-kind covered bridge. 
6. River Mountain Lodge - Breckenridge
100 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424, USA
Rog R/Google
Last but certainly not least on our list of the 6 must-visit covered bridges in Colorado is River Mountain Lodge, which connects the clean and charming lodge and accommodations with nearby walking and biking paths.

Have you been to any of these covered bridges in Colorado? Do you have any favorites? Let us know in the comments. Are you looking for even more to see and do around Colorado this fall? Take a fall foliage train ride in Colorado that you’ll never forget! We also have an abundance of stunning hiking trails in this state!

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What are the best bucket-list natural attractions in Colorado?

The best bucket-list natural attractions in Colorado include:

  • Rifle Falls. These are three waterfalls in a row and they are absolutely beautiful. It just takes a lot of hiking to get to them.
  • Garden of the Gods. Perhaps one of the most popular natural sites in the state, it’s for a good reason. This place is one of the most stunning things you’ll see.
  • Hanging Lake. Located at Glenwood Springs, the waters here are bright turquoise and it looks like a pond from a fairy tale.
  • Lizard Lake. This is a place that seems to jump right out of a Bob Ross painting and into the world. It’s that beautiful.

Learn more about the best bucket-list natural attractions in Colorado. 

What are some hidden gem attractions in Colorado?

Hidden gem attractions in Colorado include:

  • Picketwire Canyon in La Junta. You’ll find preserved dinosaur tracks here with over 1,500 footprints left millions of years ago.
  • Limon Heritage Museum in Limon. This complex spans several acres and has several exhibits, trains, and events like the Limon Heritage Festival.
  • Deer Trail Rodeo in Deer Trail. This is the location where the first-ever rodeos took place and they are still happening every year.
  • Kit Carson County Carousel in Burlington. This carousel was built in 1905 and most of the animals are hand-carved originals.

Find out more about these hidden gem attractions in Colorado. 

What are some hidden gem natural wonders in Colorado?

Some hidden gem natural wonders in Colorado include:

  • Dinosaur National Monument. With over 800 paleontological sites, this is a wonderful place to explore. You might even find a new fossil!
  • Mount Evans. Take a drive up the highest-elevation paved toad to some of the most amazing views that you’ll ever see.
  • Last Dollar Road. When you want a scenic drive, it’s hard to beat this one, especially in the fall when you’ll view a sea of color.
  • Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. You can find insect and leaf fossils here that date back 34 million years!

Discover more about these and other hidden gem natural wonders in Colorado. 

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