Smith Rapids Covered Bridge

Covered-BridgeTown Lattice covered bridge. | Highway 70 east to Forest Road 148, east of Fifield.

The Smith Rapids Covered Bridge is the only glue-laminated Town Lattice covered bridge in Wisconsin. Constructed in 1991, the bridge uses an attractive diamond-shaped truss pattern, called the Town Lattice. The pattern was patented in the 1820′s by its designer, Ithiel Town.

The bridge passes over the South Fork of the Flambeau River, a ..popular destination for canoe enthusiasts. Adjacent to the bridge is the Chequamegaon-Nicolet National Forest’s Smith Rapids Campground. This rustic campground features equestrian sites for visitors to enjoy the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest River Saddle Trail on horseback. Snowmobilers can access the bridge off of Price County Snowmobile Trail #101. The Smith Rapids Covered Bridge is an excellent scenic backdrop which allows snowmobilers to snap memorable photographs of their ride.

For more information, contact the Park Falls District Ranger, USDA Forest SErvice, 1170 4th Avenue South, Park Falls, WI 54552, 715-762-2461.

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