Bath Covered Bridge

Covered bridge · New Hampshire

Bath Covered Bridge in New Hampshire
Photo: Historic American Engineering Record / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Built in 1832 over the Ammonoosuc River, this 375-foot bridge is the oldest working covered bridge in New Hampshire and still carries daily traffic in and out of Bath village, with fall foliage along the riverbank framing its weathered lattice trusses.

Best for: Historic working covered bridge

Don’t miss

  • Built in 1832, still carries daily traffic
  • 375 feet over the Ammonoosuc River
  • New Hampshire's oldest working covered bridge
2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13

Color builds from September 26 · mostly bare by November 1

Color starts: September 26Peak: October 11Bare: November 1AugustDecember

Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Bath Covered Bridge’s own coordinates and elevation (152 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.

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Color nearby peaks October 8 2026 forecast

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Color nearby peaks October 20 2026 forecast

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Frequently asked

When does Bath Covered Bridge peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 26 and is mostly bare by November 1.
What is Bath Covered Bridge best for?
Historic working covered bridge.

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