Bulls Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Kent, CT. It goes over the Housatonic River and was built in 1842. It is still open for vehicles to drive over it. There is only one other covered bridge in the state that still allows vehicles to drive over it. There is a small parking lot nearby. You can walk on the bridge but it is very tight and there are no sidewalks, just becareful for oncoming traffic. The bridge is beautiful and the view of the river is great; there are small openings inside the bridge to view. There are trails nearby and you can even see the dam spillway. I'm a fan of history and covered bridges, so this was definitely worth a visit and a bucket list item for me. I reduced a star because it can be potentially hazardous for pedestrians. It's only one lane so vehicles from both directions would have to stop at the stop sign and let one another pass. Overall, a beautiful and well made structure! read more

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There are not a lot of surviving covered bridges in the northeast (only three in Connecticut!) so it was pretty awesome to be able to visit this one that carries Bull's Bridge Road over the Housatonic River in Connecticut, very close to the New York border. The bridge was completed in 1842 with a Town lattice design. The bridge is a single lane and remains open to vehicular traffic. I opted to park the Sprinter van in a nearby parking area that acts as a trailhead. The bridge can be walked as a pedestrian but is not designed for such, so be on the lookout for cars and be sure to make your presence known. There was originally a 6 cent toll here but that is obviously long gone. The other two bridges are the West Cornwall Covered Bridge and the Comstock's Bridge. [Round number review 1700 of 2024 - 103 in Connecticut - 22723 overall] read more

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We parked in the convenient parking area adjacent to the bridge. There are windows on the side of the waters below. We were surprised to find a spectacular view of the rushing water flows beneath this bridge inside one of these windows. The covered bridge accommodates both single cars and pedestrians, so exercise caution for oncoming vehicles and ensure your presence is acknowledged. read more

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Near covered bridge apartments:) Mr. Lucera is a good guy to wirk with. Othercthan that, I would not believe the money laundering story lol. It was to help a college kid get design experience. It is just basic design. Janine read more

Great hiking spot with plenty of easy trails. Gorgeous water views. I love how refreshing the rapids are especially on a hot summery day. No "swimming" is allowed but we've definitely dunk our feet in. White water rafting is a must if you know how to (unlike me lol)! Cute little bridge that leads to beautiful trails. Parking is very limited but if you carpool or get here in a good time then you will be fine. Leashed dogs are allowed. Just make sure to leave no trail and pick up what you brought. You don't really need hiking shoes if you're not prepared but it's quite easy to do a hike on your Birkenstocks or any flats. Overall great spot summer or fall! read more

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Beautiful hiking trails and a lovely atmosphere make this a sight to see in Connecticut read more

Bull's Bridge - Me at the dam - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Kent, Connecticut

Bull's bridge itself has quite a dull appearance as it is grey-brown and has a simple shape, but our time there was quite interesting. My friends and I parked in the convenient parking area adjacent to the bridge. There were two narrow platforms on both sides of the bridge where pedestrians can stand on so that cars can pass by. There are windows in the side of the bridge where pedestrians could peer out at the waters below. We were surprised to find a spectacular view of rapids inside of one of these windows. After crossing the bridge we found a path that led down below to get a closer look at the rapids. The path was easy enough to walk on without hiking shoes. At the end of the path we realized that the rapids were created by a dam nearby. We heard shouts from above when we were on the path below the bridge. The bridge was only one lane so cars approaching on either side were supposed to take turns going through. It seemed that two cars wanted to go across at the same time and an argument ensued as to who had the right away. read more

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Perfect up North bridge. Wood covered overpass over a running fjord. It's got plank cross-hatches on the inside! Neat small unpainted creaky bridge in W. Connecticut! Go thru it after a pricy dinner in Kent. Rebel review: 5 read more

Fun little bridge with some quick hiking trails. The trails are not very challenging at all but they are beautiful. Parking is very tough and had to skip this place before due to that but when there is parking it's worth a quick stop off. The hydro dam is loud and worth climbing the rocks to get too. Need to be in good shape and agile to get there it's the only challenging part about the hike. read more

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I probably wouldn't drive thru this because I'm a city person tbh and I'm not used to these kind of bridges and it scares me a little But I walked through and it was pretty . Drivers passing through went pretty slow. The falls adjacent to the bridge are nice to look at. Nice place to pull over and take in some views while driving through the area to do other hikes. read more

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My boyfriend brought me here, as this used to be one of his favorite places to whitewater kayak. Although the actual bridge was disappointing (it's just a covered bridge with some graffiti on it), there were so many amazing places to view the rapids below, and it features a section of the Appalachian Trail that was a fun challenge to hike. The rapids are easily accessible by walking past the bridge and taking a couple of small paths both left and right of the dirt road. From there, you can rock-hop and walk right up to the rapids if you so wish (or if you're crazy like my boyfriend, you can whitewater kayak!). As mentioned, you can also easily access the Appalachian Trail near the bridge, and I highly recommend it. The beginning of the trail running along the river is fairly easy (and packed with families); the part past the Anderson Memorial Bridge is a little harder; and the part going up Ten Mile Hill had me wishing I had spent a few more hours on the Stairmaster. At one point, I was so out of breath after steeply ascending for half an hour that I decided to call it a day. Maybe someday when I'm feeling up to it I'll go back and try it again. Just past the Anderson Memorial Bridge, there's an outhouse and a shelter for AT hikers. Really cool to see! We went in early October, and there were a fair amount of people there. Parking is free but is also a bit tight in the lot right by the entrance; if you drive further in (past Bull's Bridge), there should be more parking spots. read more

Love this place for a picnic or swim toward the bottom of the rapids. However, when the sun is lower in the afternoon, I would like to be on the Eastside. There is a path in the woods going down to the Westside and that's how we have entered. I see people on the other side and wonder if there is a path and a way to get there just beyond the bridge. You could cross the water and hold your stuff above your head but there must be an easier way. Bulls bridge is a nice little secret, only gets a little crowded on the weekends. read more