Posted in West Virginia Attractions September 27, 2021 by

There’s A Covered Bridge Trail In West Virginia And It’s Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed Of

There’s just something so charming about old, covered bridges. Happily, there are many beautiful historic bridges in West Virginia — 17 in fact — and it would take days to visit them all! But if you have an afternoon to spare, you can see five incredible covered bridges in West Virginia in just a two hour drive when you take this trip. Are you ready? Check out the interactive map here, pack some snacks, and let’s go explore!

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You can click the link above to adjust the map to fit your travel needs. Here are the bridges that you'll see, in order of north to south.
1. Locust Creek Covered Bridge
Locust Creek Covered Bridge, Co, Rte 31, Renick, WV 24966, USA
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This bridge dates back to the 1970s and is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the only covered bridge in Pocahontas County, and it's one of the most charming in the state!
2. Herns Mill Covered Bridge
Herns Mill Historic Covered Bridge, 1509 Herns Mill Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA
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The Herns Mill Covered Bridge is one of the oldest covered bridges in West Virginia, and was built in 1884. This covered bridge provided access to the S.S. Hern Mill while the mill was in operation in the 19th century. It is one of only two covered bridges remaining in Greenbrier County.
3. Hokes Mill Covered Bridge
Hokes Mill Covered Bridge, Ronceverte, WV 24970, USA
WikiMedia Commons/Brian M. Powell
This beautiful covered bridge in West Virginia was built between 1897 and 1899, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It measures 81.6 feet long.
4. Indian Creek Covered Bridge
Indian Creek Covered Bridge, US-219, Union, WV 24983, USA
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This bridge sat abandoned for decades before the Monroe County Historical Society saved it. It was completely restored in the year 2000. As the picture shows, this bridge is especially beautiful in the fall!
5. Laurel Creek Covered Bridge
Laurel Creek Covered Bridge, Greenville, WV 24945, USA
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
This bridge, built in 1910, is the shortest covered bridge in West Virginia. It's just 34 feet and 6 inches long, but is one of the most charming covered bridges in West Virginia!

Doesn’t this look like an excellent way to spend a fall afternoon? These covered bridges in West Virginia are beautiful all year round, but really shine when the leaves and scenery of the Mountain State begin to change.

For more covered bridges around the rest of the state of West Virginia, check out this article.

Address: Hokes Mill Covered Bridge, Ronceverte, WV 24970, USA
Address: Indian Creek Covered Bridge, US-219, Union, WV 24983, USA
Address: Herns Mill Historic Covered Bridge, 1509 Herns Mill Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA
Address: Laurel Creek Covered Bridge, Greenville, WV 24945, USA
Address: Locust Creek Covered Bridge, Co, Rte 31, Renick, WV 24966, USA
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covered bridges in West Virginia

October 02, 2021
Sarah

How many covered bridges are there in West Virginia?

While there used to be covered bridges all over the state, today, there are 17 historic wooden covered bridges in West Virginia. Only three of these bridges were built before 1870, and they are the three longest in the state. Each of these covered bridges in West Virginia has a standard truss design, and most are still in use or open to pedestrians.

What’s the oldest covered bridge in West Virginia?

The Philippi Covered Bridge is the oldest and longest covered bridge in West Virginia and one of only two remaining in Barbour County. This beautiful bridge hails from 1852, and has quite the dramatic history. This bridge was heavily utilized by both armies during the American Civil War; during the battle, Union troops took control of the bridge and used it as a barracks! For the record, the Philippi Covered Bridge is also the longest covered bridge in West Virginia. It originally spanned 312 feet and now measures 285 feet. Read all about this fascinating covered bridge here.

What are some unique roadside attractions in West Virginia?

Covered bridges aren’t the only unique roadside attraction in West Virginia. Our state has lots of cool and unique points of interest, including an epic Paul Bunyan And Babe Statue, giant pink elephant, Mothman Statue, infamous Braxton Monster, and even the world’s largest teapot!

Address: Hokes Mill Covered Bridge, Ronceverte, WV 24970, USA
Address: Indian Creek Covered Bridge, US-219, Union, WV 24983, USA
Address: Herns Mill Historic Covered Bridge, 1509 Herns Mill Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA
Address: Laurel Creek Covered Bridge, Greenville, WV 24945, USA
Address: Locust Creek Covered Bridge, Co, Rte 31, Renick, WV 24966, USA