Covered Bridge Tour

Thurmont is a haven to many cyclists from all over Maryland and Pennsylvania who love to ride in the Thurmont area because of all the picturesque scenery along the way. Thurmont and the surrounding area are extremely popular to cyclists of all abilities which includes challenging inclines, rolling hills, and flat terrain which are the perfect mix for attracting thousands of cyclists ever year. Thurmont’s 3 Covered Bridge tour has become quite popular for not only cyclists, but for those who want to explore the Covered Bridge tour by vehicle. These 3 Covered Bridges are not only historic and an architectural marvel, but incredibly beautiful to explore during any season.

Need a bicycle repair? You will find two bike fix-it stations along your journey. One is located at Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, and the second one is located at 123 East Main Street beside the Trolley car and Murals on Main.

This original truss bridge is located on Old Frederick Road, south of MD 77, east of Thurmont. It is a barn-red, one-lane covered- bridge that spans Owens Creek. The bridge’s design utilizes multiple king post trusses covered with clapboard. It was rebuilt after an arsonist’s fire nearly destroyed it in 1991. The bridge is 90 feet in length and 12.2 feet high. Circa 1880.

This single-span bridge over Owens Creek is found just east of US 15 where Roddy Creek Road intersects with Roddy Road. The smallest of the county’s covered bridges, it features a King Post design and measures 40 feet in length. Relax with a picnic, go fishing or explore the natural beauty at this park and bridge. (Built 1856)

This bridge is located on Utica Road off of Old Frederick Road over Fishing Creek. The bridge originally spanned the nearby Monocacy River but was washed away during a storm in 1889. Local citizens gathered the remains and reconstructed the 101-foot long Burr arch truss bridge at its present location crossing Circa 1850.

Did you know that Thurmont is home to the Civil War Century Ride sponsored each year by the Baltimore Bicycling Club? The Civil War Century Ride attracts over 1600 cyclists every Fall to enjoy famous historical sites and breathtaking scenery. The Civil War Century Ride is an event that includes five unique routes that are designed for different ability levels. It begins with the Covered Bridge Quarter Century at 25 miles and ends with the highest ability level featuring the iconic Civil War Century at 102 miles.