Cecil County’s Covered Bridges

Out of Maryland’s 120 authentic covered bridges that were once scattered about the state, only six remain. Of those six, two are located in Cecil County, Foxcatcher Farms and Gilpin’s Falls. Whether you're looking for an excuse to get outdoors or hunting for covered bridges around the Eastern United States, Cecil County’s pair of historic, restored covered bridges offer sightseeing and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge, built in 1860, is the longest covered bridge in Maryland at 119 feet. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the actual waterfall behind the bridge that gives the bridge its name is also a National Natural Landmark.

Foxcatcher Farms was also built in 1860, but by Ferdinand Wood, and it gained its nickname from William DuPont, Jr. who engaged in numerous fox hunts on the property in the 1920s. The bridge crosses a stream that snakes through almost 6000 acres of preserved land known as the Fair Hill Natural Resource Area. Start a hike from this location for great photo ops and some scenic views; to the right of the bridge, begin in the open field while looking for the orange blaze on a post. A pond will be to your left while the trail heads into the forest.

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