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.
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- Roddy Road Covered Bridge
Thomas-GenevieveH/TripAdvisor The 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. Roddy Road Covered Bridge, 14760 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA
- Loy’s Station Covered Bridge
Flickr / Mike Procario Built 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. Loys Station Covered Bridge, 13506 Old Frederick Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD 21778, USA
- Utica Covered Bridge
Flickr / Matthew and Heather This 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. Utica Covered Bridge, 7720 Utica Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA
- Jericho Covered Bridge
Flickr / James Walsh This 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. Jericho Covered Bridge, 12228 Jericho Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087, USA
- Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge
Flickr / James Walsh Although 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. Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge, North East Rd, North East, MD 21901, USA
- Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge
Flickr / Ken The 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. Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge (Tawes Dr., Elkton, MD 21921), Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge, Tawes Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, USA
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Thomas-GenevieveH/TripAdvisor
The 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.
Roddy Road Covered Bridge, 14760 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA
Flickr / Mike Procario
Built 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.
Loys Station Covered Bridge, 13506 Old Frederick Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD 21778, USA
Flickr / Matthew and Heather
This 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.
Utica Covered Bridge, 7720 Utica Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA
Flickr / James Walsh
This 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.
Jericho Covered Bridge, 12228 Jericho Rd, Kingsville, MD 21087, USA
Although 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.
Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge, North East Rd, North East, MD 21901, USA
Flickr / Ken
The 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.
Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge (Tawes Dr., Elkton, MD 21921), Foxcatcher Farms Covered Bridge, Tawes Dr, Elkton, MD 21921, USA
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Covered Bridges In Maryland October 04, 2021 Melissa M. What are some of the must-visit historic places in Maryland? As one of the original 13 colonies, Maryland has quite a long history and, therefore, plenty of historical places to visit. Fort McHenry in Baltimore is always worth a visit. It was here that Francis Scott Key found inspiration for “The Star-Spangled Banner” and it served as a hospital during the Civil War. St. Mary’s City served as the state’s first European settlement and is now a living history museum. Visitors can get a feel of what it was like for the first colonists by exploring the community on a day trip. What are some hidden gems in Maryland I can visit? Get away from the popular tourist attractions and visit the lesser-known places around Maryland like Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and Lilypons Water Gardens in Adamstown. You can learn more about these and additional hidden gem locations in our previous post. What are the most enchanting places in Maryland? Maryland has quite a few places that will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into the pages of a fairytale. Explore Gathland State Park which is filled with beautiful castle-like stone structures. And then there’s Assateague Island which is filled with enchanting beauty as well as wild horses that roam freely. There’s no place quite like it!
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Covered Bridges In Maryland
October 04, 2021
Melissa M.
What are some of the must-visit historic places in Maryland? As one of the original 13 colonies, Maryland has quite a long history and, therefore, plenty of historical places to visit. Fort McHenry in Baltimore is always worth a visit. It was here that Francis Scott Key found inspiration for “The Star-Spangled Banner” and it served as a hospital during the Civil War. St. Mary’s City served as the state’s first European settlement and is now a living history museum. Visitors can get a feel of what it was like for the first colonists by exploring the community on a day trip. What are some hidden gems in Maryland I can visit? Get away from the popular tourist attractions and visit the lesser-known places around Maryland like Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and Lilypons Water Gardens in Adamstown. You can learn more about these and additional hidden gem locations in our previous post. What are the most enchanting places in Maryland? Maryland has quite a few places that will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into the pages of a fairytale. Explore Gathland State Park which is filled with beautiful castle-like stone structures. And then there’s Assateague Island which is filled with enchanting beauty as well as wild horses that roam freely. There’s no place quite like it!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
As one of the original 13 colonies, Maryland has quite a long history and, therefore, plenty of historical places to visit. Fort McHenry in Baltimore is always worth a visit. It was here that Francis Scott Key found inspiration for “The Star-Spangled Banner” and it served as a hospital during the Civil War. St. Mary’s City served as the state’s first European settlement and is now a living history museum. Visitors can get a feel of what it was like for the first colonists by exploring the community on a day trip.
What are some hidden gems in Maryland I can visit?
Get away from the popular tourist attractions and visit the lesser-known places around Maryland like Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian, The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and Lilypons Water Gardens in Adamstown. You can learn more about these and additional hidden gem locations in our previous post.
What are the most enchanting places in Maryland?
Maryland has quite a few places that will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into the pages of a fairytale. Explore Gathland State Park which is filled with beautiful castle-like stone structures. And then there’s Assateague Island which is filled with enchanting beauty as well as wild horses that roam freely. There’s no place quite like it!
