Bull's Bridge
Covered bridge · Connecticut
One of only two Connecticut covered bridges still open to cars, this 1842 span crosses the Housatonic River in Kent beside a churning gorge that George Washington is said to have nearly ridden into. It's postcard-pretty against fall color on the Appalachian Trail corridor.
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Color nearby peaks: October 16–October 20
Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 9
Sampled at Bull's Bridge’s own coordinates and elevation (108 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Connecticut, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Connecticut's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 2 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Bull's Bridge
Good color holds through about October 27, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 3 days earlier than the rest of Connecticut.
Figure about 43 mi from Hartford. New York City is about 71 mi out.
Bull's Bridge on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Connecticut, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Bull's Bridge peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 9.
- How do I get to Bull's Bridge?
- The closest city is Hartford, about 43 mi away. It's part of Connecticut's fall lineup.
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