04/03/2021

We passed thru here on our PA/NJ Delaware River Loop Trail hike today. There was one bathroom opened. There are picnic tables and grills by the river. Parking lot is pretty big. Would be a nice place to park for a hike on the canal trail on PA side or just take the loop trails.

A great place to explore the canal path. The path is well maintained, there is a parking lot, restrooms, and charging station for cars. There are a few picnic tables and benches with views of the river.

Named for an outstandingly fantastic conservationist and firecracker of a lady, this great little recreational area along the canal towpath offers a peaceful respite to your many daily struggles and resolute stands. We decided to revisit some of our old faves... "camelback" canal bridges. There used to be dozens and dozens of them along both sides of the river, as the canal "powers that be" offered the farmers and land owners that they bought land from in order to cut the canals, bridges to reconnect them to either the river or the farms beyond. Most of these "camelback" bridges, so-called because they had a "hump" like a camel, earned names having to do with the owners and farms that they were built upon, i.e. Thompson-Neely, Hazzard, etc. This bridge, supposedly, does not adhere to such a trend. Now I say supposedly because, well, this bridge is called the "Cake and Beer Bridge." I'll say that again. "Cake... (pause for effect) and Beer... (another one of those) Bridge". Yes, you read that correctly. No, I am not playing games. Absolutely ridiculous. Absolutely brilliant. In any case, the source that I recently learned this from will be kept anonymous, but I can say that they are a VERY reputable source of accurate information regarding all things bridge. I am still trying to find any information on how and why this lovely tension span has such a crazy moniker, but I'm still smiling broadly. Enjoy.

My favorite place to park and go for biking. Or just sit and watch Delaware River flowing. There is seperate area where anyone can barbecue and spent time in nature and peace.

Awesome place to go with friends or family. The river is always an awesome sight to see and is teeming with life. The only problem is that the canal is all dried up. It’s sad that there is no water.