Bunker Hill Covered Bridge

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Green Space, Historic Site, Regional Park, Stream Valley Park, Wildlife Sanctuary

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments:
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Outdoor Activities: One of only two original remaining covered bridges in North Carolina, the other being Mt. Pisgah in Randolph County, the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge was built in 1895 by Andy L. Ramsour. Catawba County Commissioners in 1894 had called on nearby owners of Bunker Hill Farm to build and maintain a bridge that would cross Lyle's Creek on the old Island Ford Road, a former Native American trail. The landowners hired Ramsour, keeper of the Horseford covered bridge that spanned the Catawba River north of Hickory. He likely found Haupt's design in a popular book on bridge building.

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GETTING THERE:

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pDriving Directions: 4160 US-70, Claremont, NC 28610
Exit 138 on I-40 and follow the brown signs.
DIRECTIONS

kParking Instructions: Paved.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Historic Site, Gift Shop, Picnic Shelter, Foot Bridge

TRAILS:

Trail Description: See Southeastern Traveler. Location is HERE. Many other PHOTOS from Google search.
See SATELLITE Hybrid Photos. See OTHER Catawba County Historic Association .
See TripAdvisor Review . See Facebook about Park Events, etc. .

Structure/History: Designated as a National Civil Engineering Landmark in 2001, the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is the only remaining example in wood of the Improved Lattice Truss patented by General Herman Haupt. It joins the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Dorton Arena in representing North Carolina on this prestigious list.

Outdoor Activities: One of only two original remaining covered bridges in North Carolina, the other being Mt. Pisgah in Randolph County, the Bunker Hill Covered Bridge was built in 1895 by Andy L. Ramsour. Catawba County Commissioners in 1894 had called on nearby owners of Bunker Hill Farm to build and maintain a bridge that would cross Lyle's Creek on the old Island Ford Road, a former Native American trail. The landowners hired Ramsour, keeper of the Horseford covered bridge that spanned the Catawba River north of Hickory. He likely found Haupt's design in a popular book on bridge building.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Single Track, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Less than a half mile

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Gravel

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Panoramic Views, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Park Information: Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Lots

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream