Many covered bridges are located throughout Alabama, and there's no better time than right now to visit them! Listed below are seven beautiful covered bridges you'll most certainly want to visit this fall season. After all, it's a magical time of year, and these bridges are awesome! While some can still be driven through, others are primarily used for walking across. Take a look at these Alabama covered bridges:
1. Easley Covered Bridge - Oneonta
The Easley Covered Bridge was built in 1927 and is located near Rosa, Alabama. It has a length of 95 feet and is Blount County's oldest covered bridge. Before or after visiting the bridge, make sure to check out the charming town of Oneonta.
Take a look at this aerial video by @AerialAdventures205:
2. Kymulga Covered Bridge - Childersburg
The Kymulga Covered Bridge, which was built in 1861, is located in Childersburg, Alabama, and is part of Kymulga Grist Mill Park. It measures 105 feet and is one of two 19th-century covered bridges in Alabama still standing in its original location. You'll also want to check out the town of Childersburg while you're there.
3. Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge - Gadsden
Searching for "covered bridges near me?" The Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge is located at Gadsden's Noccalula Falls Park. Built in 1899, this covered bridge measures 85 feet long and spans a small pond. Even though it's not one of the state's longest covered bridges, it's still worth an afternoon stroll. Visit the Sweet Home Alabame website to learn more about the Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge.
4. Swann Covered Bridge - Hayden
The Swann Covered Bridge, which was built in 1933, is located near Cleveland, Alabama and spans the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River. Measuring 324 feet long, it's the longest covered bridge in Alabama that's in existence today.
5. Horton Mill Covered Bridge - Oneonta
The Horton Mill Covered Bridge is located in Oneonta, Alabama and spans the Culvert Prong of the Little Warrior River in Blount County. Built in 1934, this beautiful covered bridge has a height of 70 feet, which makes it the tallest covered bridge above any waterway in the nation. This is one of the most impressive covered bridges in Alabama.
Take a look at this video by @smiletoday66:
6. Cambron Covered Bridge - Huntsville
The Cambron Covered Bridge is located at Huntsville's Madison County Nature Trail. Built in 1974, this covered bridge, which offers a beautiful lake view, is such a great place to visit this time of year. This bridge is one of our favorite fall destinations in Alabama.
7. Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge - Cullman
The Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge was originally built in 1904 and is located in Cullman, Alabama. Measuring 270 feet long, it's the second-longest covered bridge in Alabama.
Take a look at this video by @AerialAdventures205:
Have you ever visited any of these beautiful covered bridges? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below. To experience more of the state's beautiful covered bridges, check out this covered bridge trail In Alabama. And be sure to check out our road trip essentials packing list before you go.
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