The Covered Bridge Trail in Blount County, Alabama
What comes to mind when you think of Alabama?
Me! | Everyone Else!! |
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And yes, far far too many Rebel Flags… I do NOT appreciate ever seeing individuals flying this flag and I have already shared my thoughts on this at https://martin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/jazzyearl/blog/2020/06/23/1852735489, so I’ll stay on point on this post!
Most do NOT think of https://martin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/jazzyearl/pages/19070989 when they hear Alabama, but here are some I’ve been lucky enough to see in this neighboring state of Georgia; https://martin.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/jazzyearl/blog/2019/05/26/1305182212 and .
I updated my and Alabama is starting to look like a roadtrip-worthy destination for us covered bridge nuts.
A bit of googling found The Covered Bridge Trail of Blount County. It was a great little side trip to the north of Birmingham and I knew I had to see these three beauties. On the way, out of the corner of my eye, I saw this little guy and had to do a U-turn to check it out.
The cute little bridge constructed in 2018 is in Vera Vaughn Park and just a fun way to start the adventure.
Swann Covered Bridge
Built in 1933, Swann Covered Bridge is Alabama’s longest historic covered bridge at 324 feet long. It is an actual working bridge, but was closed for renovations while I visited. Fortunately, you can still walk across it.
It is a beauty walking into it …
… from inside …
… from looking down below …
… from underneath …
… and from the river itself!
Easley Covered Bridge
I was so happy to get to drive across Easley Covered Bridge as it has been a little while since I have been able to do this on one of these wooden wonders.
A great bridge from above and below.
Horton Mill Covered Bridge
Built in 1934 and measuring in at 220 feet long, Horton Mill Covered Bridge is another behemoth that has been taking traffic up until its current renovations. Walking across it… I’m not 100% I would have felt all that comfortable driving it. LOL!
On a serious note, despite sagging it sure felt solid walking across it.
And, of course, I “have to” finish off this blog post with a selfie!!