Days are growing shorter around Pittsburgh as the air gets chillier. We’re trudging right along into fall as the leaves begin changing colors. Soon, however, those beautiful leaves will peak, fall, and give way to the snow of winter. That makes now the ideal time to get outdoors for a little leaf peeping. Can you think of a prettier backdrop for the fall foliage than one of these seven covered bridges near Pittsburgh?

1. Trusal Covered Bridge – Creekside
Trusal Bridge, Trusal Rd, Creekside, PA 15732, USA
Indiana County Parks
When was the last time you took a leisurely autumn drive to Indiana County? Now's the perfect time as the leaves begin to change. Indiana County is also home to several covered bridges, including Trusal Covered Bridge. Stroll through the 41-foot covered bridge that crosses over Plum Creek.

Take a quick peek at Trusal Covered Bridge in Creekside, Pennsylvania in this video from Pennsylvania Covered Bridges:
2. Baronvale Bridge – Rockwood
Barronvale Covered Bridge, Sr3035, Rockwood, PA 15557, USA
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
Journey to Somerset County for sensational views of Barronvale Covered Bridge this autumn. You can only walk across the covered bridge, but you're in for a treat when it comes to picturesque views. Snap photos of the fall foliage from inside of the covered bridge and of the covered bridge framed by the fall leaves.
3. Harmon Bridge – Creekside
Harmon Road, Harmon Rd, Washington Township, PA 15732, USA
Indiana County Parks
Harmon Covered Bridge sits not too far from Trusal Covered Bridge. It, too, crosses over Plum Creek and offers stellar views of the fall foliage. Listen to the leaves crunching beneath your feet as you stroll through the covered bridge that was built in 1910.

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4. Kintersburg Bridge – Indiana
Kintersburg, Rayne Township, PA 15759, USA
Indiana County Parks
Make sure your camera or smartphone is charged, because you're going to want to take a ton of photos at the picturesque Kintersburg Covered Bridge, also in Indiana County. The historic covered bridge was built in 1877 and holds the distinction as one of just four remaining Howe Truss bridges in PA. Stroll through the 68-foot covered bridge for unique views.

Pennsylvania Covered Bridges shows us more about the Kintersburg Bridge in Indiana County, PA:
5. McConnells Mill Covered Bridge – Portersville
McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge, McConnells Mill Rd, Portersville, PA 16051, USA
Katherine Hala/Flickr
If you're up for a scenic fall hike, set your GPS for McConnells Mill State Park, home to a historic grist mill and covered bridge. Follow the three-mile Kildoo Loop Trail that starts and ends at the covered bridge. Wear sturdy shoes for the trail that's rated moderate.
6. Cuppett’s Covered Bridge – New Paris
Cuppett's Covered Bridge, Cortland Rd, New Paris, PA 15554, USA
Bedford County Visitors Bureau
You'll have to admire the sheer beauty of Cuppett's Covered Bridge, surrounded by the rustic fall colors, from afar. Neither cars nor walkers are able to safely cross through the bridge that dates back to 1882. The 60-foot-long bridge has never been painted, so it can age naturally.
7. Erskine Covered Bridge – West Alexander
Erskine Covered Bridge, Erskine Rd, West Alexander, PA 15376, USA
Bill Eichelberger/Flickr
If you like a side of history with your leaf peeping, visit Erskine Covered Bridge. It is the oldest covered bridge in the United States, dating back to 1845. You'll find plenty of picture-worthy moments during your visit, too. Snap photos from outside of the state's westernmost bridge. Then, go inside for unique photos of the foliage from one of the windows.

Check out the oldest covered bridge in Washington County, the Erskine Covered Bridge, in this video from Maksim Outdoors:

What are your favorite covered bridges near Pittsburgh? If there are any covered bridges near you, join the conversation in the comments!

Still on the hunt for fun spots to go leaf peeping? How about embarking on a hike along the Frick Park Loop Trail? Keep up to date on all the trail details by checking out AllTrails+.

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More covered bridges in Pennsylvania

Chris Muras | September 01, 2023

What are some historic covered bridges in PA?

 

Pennsylvania is home to the most historic covered bridges in the country with around 209 you can visit. Since there are estimated to be fewer than 1,000 covered bridges in the country in total, that makes Pennsylvania the best state to go on a covered bridges tour. Here are a few covered bridges in PA to add to your road trip list:

  • Sachs Covered Bridge, Gettysburg, PA: This beautiful bridge was built in 1852 and has a secret. It is one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania. Eleven years after it was built, it was used by both the Confederate and Union armies during the Civil War. In fact, as the Confederate Army retreated from the Battle of Gettysburg, they passed through the bridge. Legend says three Confederate deserters were hung from the bridge - they still haunt the bridge to this day.
  • Thomas Covered Bridge, Indiana County, PA: In 1879, this bridge was built over Crooked Creek for a staggering $550 - just shy of 120 years later it was reconstructed for $1 million! Times do change. But the nostalgia this beautiful covered bridge brings us is priceless.
  • Hassenplug Covered Bridge, Mifflinburg, PA: This is the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania, and just shy of the oldest one in the United States (Hyde Hall Bridge in Cooperstown, New York was finished slightly earlier in 1825). What is more impressive is that this bridge is still open for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as it crosses 80 feet over Buffalo Creek.

 

Since there are so many covered bridges in Pennsylvania, it is the perfect state to go on a covered bridges road trip.

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