Set Off On The Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Hike In Missouri

When’s the last time you spend a leisurely afternoon on the banks of the water, enjoying a leisurely picnic after you’ve finished an easy hike? Trade the honking horns and grinding of engines for a few hours of sheer relaxation among nature. And, start off your day with a leisurely stroll along this covered bridge hike in Missouri.

Pack your cooler with all of your favorite picnic goodies before you set off for Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site in Hillsboro.

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But, before you spread out alongside the creek for a leisurely picnic, embark on the easy .02-mile stroll to explore the covered bridge.

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In fact, you’ll probably want to read the informational placards that provide the history of the covered bridge that…

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Dates back to 1872. Snap photos of the wooden bridge that spans 76 feet and is only one of four remaining covered bridges in Missouri.

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The picturesque covered bridge earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

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Today, only pedestrians are allowed to cross the covered bridge. After you explore the bridge and the short trail, stop at the picnic area for a picnic.

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Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge. The park is open daily, all year around, from 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset.

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Address: 2545, 9001 Old Lemay Ferry Road, Hillsboro, MO 63050

All Trails/Doug Neidholdt Click here for the website of Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site.

Have you been on this covered bridge hike in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments! Then, click here to read about the four remaining covered bridges in the state.

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Click here for the website of Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site.

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