Historic Everett Covered Bridge — Attraction in Boston Township

Original Review : There isn't many of these covered bridges left in the area. With that said, this is one is very well maintained and couldn't be in a better location being in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There is a fairly sizeable parking lot, it has a multitude of various trails and walkway an actual restroom. (It's not a portable/porto-potty/toilet). Also there are placards everywhere to explain most of the history about the bridge in detail too! I only wish i knew why they shut the road down behind it several years ago.

Edit : Given the fact that the covered bridge area is directly impacted by the recent Everett road closure, I find the following relevant. I had to change my review after learning that Everett road was shut down. I worked in Peninsula for sometime and know the sad story of the original inhabitants of the area. From what i was told by local historians. When the park came through in the 1960s they were originally displacing people that lived in the "Valley" and bulldozing homes. After they realized the devastation that was being caused they then decided to stop doing it and started to allow people to keep their homes... So when after all of that attrition was done, they continue to remove the roads even now! I find this a absolutely disgusting practice after all the damage done. If anything, they are responsible for rehabilitating what's left and or considering REOPENING AREAS for historical preservation purposes. Not destroying and or removing anything else! By saying that i think we all would like to STOP seeing people with large amounts of money being allowed to purchase and put homes in it.. especially if your answer is shutting the road down for the parks sake. Because you are not doing the park any favors allowing developments and mansions to encroach into the park either...

I don't know... it would have been really nice to see a parking lot or trail head established on Perkins Bridle Trail, instead of the road closure. Not too mention the amount of time spent detouring areas instead if the roads remained. Like for example Parkview Rd. in Brecksville being shut down adds 10 minutes easily to A - B from point to point. The Stanford Rd. Closure also makes a very easy 10 minute detour because it is closed. The same story with the abandoned section of Akron Peninsula Rd and portions of Station rd. / Pinehill (omitting the bridge that 82 replaced). Now here with Everett Rd.'s case too. It made sense to shut down the end of Riverview. That's a few minute detour. It makes sense you shut down some of the roads north due to the swamps. It makes sense you shutdown Hardy Rd., Fitzwater and Stone due to accidents? It even makes sense when you shutdown Dell Rd. / Pine Ln. In lieu of 303 as the "upgrade" but many of the aforementioned don't make sense including Latta Ln., Valley Dr., Oneil Dr. Chaffe Rd., Hemlock Rd. and part of Haas Rd. from what i found other than wash out and upkeep, which both could be mitigated with the correct appropriations. Also i could be wrong but did Boston rd. and Bartlett connect too? Not only is it difficult to get stuff to grown on asphalt or concrete... It seems like burying a road would be immensely costly too? Especially for emergency personnel and not to mention the locals?? I was told when i worked in Peninsula that it took 20 - 30 minutes for emt's to reach injured park goers and these roads could expedite efforts to save victims. I'm sorry, but if you add up what i found alone thats 11 roads abandoned or shutdown? Thats really excessive.. I guess that was my TED talk on road closures...

The Everett Covered Bridge is a beautiful and historic landmark located in Peninsula, Ohio. It was built in 1866 and is one of the oldest covered bridges in the state. The bridge is made of wood and is supported by a truss system. It is 110 feet long and 18 feet wide.

I visited the Everett Covered Bridge on a sunny afternoon in August. The weather was perfect for a walk in the woods. The bridge is located in a small park, and there is a short trail that leads to it. The trail is easy to walk, and it is wheelchair accessible.

When I arrived at the bridge, I was immediately struck by its beauty. The wood is a rich brown color, and the truss system is intricate and impressive. The bridge is also very well-maintained. There is no graffiti or damage to the wood.

I walked across the bridge and took in the scenery. The bridge crosses a small creek, and the water was clear and sparkling. There were trees and flowers on either side of the bridge, and the air was filled with the sound of birdsong.

I spent about 15 minutes at the Everett Covered Bridge. It was a peaceful and relaxing experience. I would definitely recommend visiting this bridge if you are ever...

Good sized parking lot, no trouble finding a spot mid-afternoon on a Sunday! One very clean bathroom on site. Crushed limestone path to the bridge.

Covered bridge is one of the most well-kept & sturdy that I’ve seen in a long time. Crosses a beautiful stream/river with rocks that create a soft water sound. There’s a sandstone viewing area to the side of the path, with historical informational placards.

We didn’t go too far beyond the bridge but I think there were trails in either direction, and you can get down to the water! Overall, great side trip if you’re making spending...