This bridge was built in 1882 in order to allow the town of Elizabethton to grow to the south. Each June there is a festival/parade that honors the bridge. Although the bridge is no longer open to motor vehicle traffic, it is still open to both bicycles and pedestrians throughout the year. Cyclists must dismount before crossing.

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The Elizabethton Covered Bridge, was built in 1882 over the Doe River It is a 154-foot-long truss bridge that has survived numerous floods, including the 1901 flood and Hurricane Helene in 2024. It is closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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1. Watauga, Smalling Road, Tweetsie Trail loop from Elizabethton

43.4km

02:43

350m

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Siam and Blue Springs loops from Elizabethton

40.6km

02:36

420m

410m

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3. Hampton to Gap Creek Road loop from Elizabethton

31.8km

02:01

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, United States

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Elizabethton Covered Bridge

1. Watauga, Smalling Road, Tweetsie Trail loop from Elizabethton

2. Siam and Blue Springs loops from Elizabethton

3. Hampton to Gap Creek Road loop from Elizabethton

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