Back Roads Bicycling In Bucks County, Pa - Softcover

Kerr, Catherine D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971461643 ISBN 13: 9780971461642

Publisher: Freewheeling Pr, 2005

Synopsis

The complete guide to bicycling through Bucks County s outstanding landscapes! "Back Roads Bicycling in Bucks County, Pa." is the only guide dedicated to cycling in an area that is justly famous for its beautiful scenery. This new edition is completely revised and expanded, with more than 40 rides on bike paths and country roads. It includes routes for riders at every level, with detailed maps and directions in a bike-friendly layout.

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About the Author

Catherine D. Kerr is a writer and editor who has worked for magazines and newspapers including Newsday, The Times of Trenton, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. A resident of New Hope, Pa., she has been cycling the back roads near Lambertville and New Hope since 1978. She is also the author of "Walking Bucks County, Pa."

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Ringing Rocks

Ringing Rocks Park is one of Buck s County s more unusual attractions. A short foot trail from the parking area leads to an imposing sight: an 8-acre field of large boulders piled several deep. Many of these boulders ring like bells when struck with a hammer. You might wonder how anyone ever discovered this, but the ones that ring best are easy to find now because they re marked with worn spots from many hammer blows.

Similar rocks are scattered across much of the landscape in this remote and somewhat isolated part of Bucks County. The area also seems to have disproportionate numbers of barking dogs and what one might be tempted to call mobile homes, except that it s clear they won t be moving anytime soon.

It also has some lovely scenery. Sheep Hole Road is a mile of unpaved road following Tinicum Creek through an isolated valley. Lake Warren is a treasure hidden by trees from cars passing on Kintner Hill and Lake Warren Roads. Geigel Hill Road offers sweeping views of distant hills.

There are hills on the ride, too, but nothing severe. Upper Tinicum Church Road climbs for several miles, but it isn t too steep. Geigel Hill is steep and winding as it heads down toward Sheep Hole. The shorter variation avoids both of these places, though it does include several small hills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Freewheeling Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971461643
• ISBN 13: 9780971461642
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 130