Pool Forge Covered Bridge
Covered bridge · Pennsylvania
Built in 1859 by Levi Fink, this red Burr-arch truss bridge carries a quiet lane over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania's covered-bridge capital, with roughly 200 spans statewide. It sits free and open in a small township park beside a colonial-era ironmaster's house.
Don’t miss
Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26
Color builds from October 14 · mostly bare by November 15
Sampled at Pool Forge Covered Bridge’s own coordinates and elevation (147 m) rather than a regional average.
Pennsylvania is sampled at 22 weather points, then moved 3 days later so the model agrees with 2 published peak dates from almanac.com and smokymountains.com. Pennsylvania is running 4 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Pool Forge Covered Bridge
Good color holds through about November 2, giving you roughly 19 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Pennsylvania overall, that is 11 days later.
It is roughly 45 mi out of Philadelphia. Baltimore is about 67 mi out.
Pool Forge Covered Bridge on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Pool Forge Covered Bridge peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 22–October 26 (best estimate October 24). Color starts around October 14 and is mostly bare by November 15.
- How do I get to Pool Forge Covered Bridge?
- The closest city is Philadelphia, about 45 mi away. It's part of Pennsylvania's fall lineup.
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