It’s the best time of year in Maryland for a scenic drive. Previously, we featured a covered bridge road trip that took you along all of the state’s covered bridges, totaling 125 miles and taking over 3 hours to complete. Today, we’ve got a smaller trek for those of you that like your adventures short and sweet. The following trip covers a mere 10 miles but still leads you to 3 historic covered bridges in Frederick County. The views are stunning — especially during autumn. Bring your camera and have fun!
Frederick County is home to three historic covered bridges and you can visit them all in under an hour.
Google Maps For a link to the route on Google Maps, click here. You can customize your trip by visiting the bridges in the opposite order, or take more back roads for even more scenic views.
Along this journey you’ll drive by sprawling farmland and through charming towns. Old Frederick Road will start you off on your adventure.
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Just off of the road is the first historic structure, known as Utica Mills Covered Bridge.
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Park your vehicle and feel free to check out the surrounding sights. Utica Mills Covered Bridge dates all the way back to 1850 and crosses Fishing Creek.
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Continue along Old Frederick Road and you’ll arrive at Loys Station Covered Bridge.
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This covered bridge spans Owen’s Creek. It still contains some of its original wood, which is impressive considering it was built in 1880.
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Next, turn onto Rocky Ridge Road and a few more streets, passing through the town of Thurmont. Roddy Road Covered Bridge is the third and final structure on this route, and it’s stunning.
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This covered bridge was constructed in 1856 and it’s perfectly situated for fall foliage photos. This is a great spot to end they journey with a picnic among historic scenery.
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Take in the sights, history, and charm of this covered bridge route in Frederick County. At around 10 miles in length, there’s always time for this rural road trip.
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For another beautiful drive through Maryland, check out Hooper’s Island Road by clicking here.
Google Maps
For a link to the route on Google Maps, click here. You can customize your trip by visiting the bridges in the opposite order, or take more back roads for even more scenic views.
Flickr / John Brighenti
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Flickr / James Walsh
Flickr / Mike Procario
Flickr / Jamie A
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