Here Are 6 Of The Most Beautiful Maryland Covered Bridges To Explore This Fall

Fall in Maryland is such a wonderful time of year. From the foods (chili and pumpkin spice everything, am I right?!) to the beautiful foliage, autumn is an amazing season worthy of celebration. One way that we love to celebrate is with a magnificent fall foliage road trip... and what better way to enjoy all of the lovely scenery of fall than by checking out some of the covered bridges in Maryland? These historic structures are even more beautiful when surrounded by autumn hues. If you've been searching for "covered bridges near me," hop in the car - these six historic structures await!

Today, we're featuring six historic covered bridges in Maryland. These are absolutely perfect for visiting during autumn. We've ordered them from east to west, but you could certainly go in the opposite direction, or just visit one or two if you prefer.

If you'd like to take the entire trip, which takes about 2.5 hours of driving time, you can get the full itinerary from

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1. Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge: Elkton

The Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge was built in 1860 at an original cost of $1,165. This Cecil County bridge is hiding within the Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area. It's a popular site for horseback riding, but there are also some wonderful

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2. Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge: North East

Also in Cecil County and also constructed in 1860, Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge is located on the side of North East Road. Park your car nearby and walk on over to enjoy the scenic views at this historic structure. This is the

" target="_blank">longest covered bridge in Maryland at 119 feet in length.

3. Jericho Covered Bridge: Kingsville

The Jericho Covered Bridge was built in 1865. It crosses Little Gunpowder Falls, which is between Baltimore and Harford County. If you believe the legends, this may be among the

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4. Utica Mills Covered Bridge: Thurmont

The Utica Mills Covered Bridge dates back to at least 1850, making it the

" target="_blank">oldest covered bridge in Maryland. Some people believe it was built even earlier, possibly in 1843. In 1889, the bridge was washed away in a flood and had to be later rebuilt at its current location on Fishing Creek. This is one of three covered bridges in Frederick County.

5. Loys Station Covered Bridge: Rocky Ridge

The Loys Station Covered Bridge crosses Owen's Creek in Frederick County. This one was originally built in 1880 and is perfect for photo opportunities no matter the season, but we think it's especially magical when surrounded by fall foliage. It was destroyed by arsonists in 1991 and rebuilt in 1994. Learn more from the

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6. Roddy Road Covered Bridge: Thurmont

Last on our list is Roddy Road Covered Bridge. Built in 1856, this one's just waiting for some beautiful fall photographs, don't you think? You can learn more from the

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If you're not able to visit right now, check out this wonderful video of the covered bridges in MD from YouTube user My Maryland:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIS1DIAXv3Q

Have you ever visited any of these covered bridges in MD? They're certainly beautiful!

This is such a wonderful area of the state to visit, especially during the fall. If you'd like to stay for a few days or more, check out the best Frederick, MD hotels on Booking.com.