Watson Mill Bridge State Park
by rmajor
Watson Mill Bridge State Park is located midway between Athens, Ga. and Elberton, Ga. near the small town of Comer. It is home to the longest covered bridge in the state. It is a popular place for afternoon picnics or a leisurely stroll. It is also popular among equestrians, and has 12 miles of horse trails.
Historical marker.
A view of the inside of the bridge.
I chose to hike the 2.5 mile hiking and biking trail on the north side of the river.
This trail led beside the river downstream of the bridge and dam.
After following the river for a ways, the trail turned left for a loop through the woods.
Along the way I spotted this unusual variety of clover.
After completing the loop, I snapped this picture of the view back upstream.
After crossing back over the bridge to the south side of the river, I was greeted by these beautiful blossoms.
This photo was made on the south bank, facing downstream.
I’ll wrap up this tour with a last look at the bridge.