History
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 1820s by its designer, Ithiel Town.
Area Activities
Adjacent to the bridge is the Chequamegaon-Nicolet National Forest’s 16-mile Smith Rapids Saddle Trail, the
Smith Rapids Campground, the Smith Rapids Picnic Area which includes a picnic table, grill, drinking water, day-use area, river & stream fishing, carry-in boat access, and vault toilets; there is no garbage service. Snowmobilers can access the bridge off of Price County Snowmobile Trail #101 which makes an excellent scenic backdrop to snap memorable photographs of your ride. ATV, UTV and Off-road Motorcycle riders can visit the bridge by taking Trail #101 to the parking area and gate; from this parking area the bridge is a 5 minute hike through the picnic area.
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Park Falls Ranger District
1170 4th Avenue S.
Park Falls, WI 54552
Ph: 715-762-2461