If you’re planning a fall foliage road trip, one thing you definitely want to add to your list is at least one covered bridge! There’s something so nostalgic about the sight of a covered bridge, and there are plenty in New York to enjoy. Did you know there are 29 covered bridges in New York? They’re beautiful all throughout the year, but they’re particularly picturesque when surrounded by autumn hues. Check out these nine charming covered bridges in New York, all of which are perfect for a fall adventure!

  1. Perinne’s Covered Bridge (New Paltz) - 1844

Doug Kerr/Flickr This is the second oldest covered bridge in New York. The one-lane bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic for nearly a century. Pedestrians can still cross the Walkill River using this historic bridge. New Paltz, NY 12561, USA

  1. Downsville Covered Bridge (Downsville) - 1854

James Walsh/Flickr The Downsville Covered Bridge spans the East Branch of the Delaware River. There is a beautiful park nearby for visitors to enjoy. Downsville Covered Bridge, 15500 NY-30, Downsville, NY 13755, USA

  1. Bendo Covered Bridge (Rockland) - 1860

James Walsh/Flickr The Bendo Bridge was originally constructed in 1860; and in 1913, it was moved over Willowemoc Creek. It stands right next to a campground. Bendo Covered Bridge, 68 Conklin Hill Rd, Livingston Manor, NY 12758, USA

  1. Ashokan Covered Bridge (Olivebridge) - 1885

Akemi Nishiyama/Google Maps Ashokan Bridge was moved to its present location in 1939. Most bridges in the area historically had a “bridge shoveler” who was paid to scrape out snow. Ashokan was unique in that travelers were expected to shovel their own snow! Ashokan Covered Bridge, Olivebridge, NY 12461, USA

  1. Buskirks Bridge (Buskirk) - 1857

Audrey Ruland/Google Maps Buskirk Covered Bridge crosses the Hoosic River and is the only inter-county covered bridge in New York. It still carries traffic from Rensselaer County to Washington County. Buskirks Covered Bridge, 10 Co Rd 59, Buskirk, NY 12028, USA

  1. Ludlow Greens Covered Bridge (East Hampton) - 1990

Chris S/Google Maps Newer than most of the covered bridges on this list, Ludlow Greens is the only covered bridge in Suffolk County. It extends over a small pond. Ludlow Green’s Covered Bridge, East Hampton, NY 11937, USA

  1. Beaverkill Covered Bridge (Roscoe) - 1865

ClaussPhoto/Google Maps Beaverkill Bridge runs through one of the oldest campgrounds in the area. A lot of the history is unknown due to how remote the area was for much of the 19th century. Beaverkill Covered Bridge, 3 Ragin Rd, Roscoe, NY 12776, USA

  1. Copeland Covered Bridge (Northville) - 1879

jim catalfamo/Google Maps The Copeland Covered Bridge spans Beecher Creek and was named for its builder. His brick home still stands near the bridge. Copeland Covered Bridge, 46 N Shore Rd, Northville, NY 12134, USA

  1. Salisbury Center Covered Bridge (Dolgeville) - 1875

Adam Hopkinson/Google Maps Salisbury Center Covered Bridge spans Spruce Creek. The 50-foot bridge is the last remaining bridge over the small creek, which once had seven covered bridges. Dolgeville, NY 13329, USA

Have you been to any of these charming covered bridges in New York? Share your experiences in the comments!

If you’re planning a fall foliage road trip, one thing you definitely want to add to your list is at least one covered bridge! There’s something so nostalgic about the sight of a covered bridge, and there are plenty in New York to enjoy. Did you know there are 29 covered bridges in New York? They’re beautiful all throughout the year, but they’re particularly picturesque when surrounded by autumn hues. Check out these nine charming covered bridges in New York, all of which are perfect for a fall adventure!

Doug Kerr/Flickr

This is the second oldest covered bridge in New York. The one-lane bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic for nearly a century. Pedestrians can still cross the Walkill River using this historic bridge.

New Paltz, NY 12561, USA

James Walsh/Flickr

The Downsville Covered Bridge spans the East Branch of the Delaware River. There is a beautiful park nearby for visitors to enjoy.

Downsville Covered Bridge, 15500 NY-30, Downsville, NY 13755, USA

The Bendo Bridge was originally constructed in 1860; and in 1913, it was moved over Willowemoc Creek. It stands right next to a campground.

Bendo Covered Bridge, 68 Conklin Hill Rd, Livingston Manor, NY 12758, USA

Akemi Nishiyama/Google Maps

Ashokan Bridge was moved to its present location in 1939. Most bridges in the area historically had a “bridge shoveler” who was paid to scrape out snow. Ashokan was unique in that travelers were expected to shovel their own snow!

Ashokan Covered Bridge, Olivebridge, NY 12461, USA

Audrey Ruland/Google Maps

Buskirk Covered Bridge crosses the Hoosic River and is the only inter-county covered bridge in New York. It still carries traffic from Rensselaer County to Washington County.

Buskirks Covered Bridge, 10 Co Rd 59, Buskirk, NY 12028, USA

Chris S/Google Maps

Newer than most of the covered bridges on this list, Ludlow Greens is the only covered bridge in Suffolk County. It extends over a small pond.

Ludlow Green’s Covered Bridge, East Hampton, NY 11937, USA

ClaussPhoto/Google Maps

Beaverkill Bridge runs through one of the oldest campgrounds in the area. A lot of the history is unknown due to how remote the area was for much of the 19th century.

Beaverkill Covered Bridge, 3 Ragin Rd, Roscoe, NY 12776, USA

jim catalfamo/Google Maps

The Copeland Covered Bridge spans Beecher Creek and was named for its builder. His brick home still stands near the bridge.

Copeland Covered Bridge, 46 N Shore Rd, Northville, NY 12134, USA

Adam Hopkinson/Google Maps

Salisbury Center Covered Bridge spans Spruce Creek. The 50-foot bridge is the last remaining bridge over the small creek, which once had seven covered bridges.

Dolgeville, NY 13329, USA

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