PA Covered Bridges Run

[irish2themax]

I have put together a Spyder Run that goes to 16 covered bridges in Eastern PA (Bucks County and Lehigh Valley)

I was thinking about making the run on Saturday, 3 October. Thought we could start with breakfast at Pat's Colonial Kitchen in Newtown PA which is close to the first bridge in Tyler State Park. From there, we head toward a bridge near Washington Crossing State Park and up River Road to six more bridges in Tinicum Township.

Thought we could stop for lunch at the Oak's Family Restaurant in Pipersville or Przyuski's in Ottsville,

From there we head toward Allentown, stopping at Knecht's Bridge near Pleasant Valley, where there are 5 more bridges.

Finally we head south to Perkasie and, finally, end up in New Britain near Doylestown.

Looks to be about 4.5 hours but with stops you can pretty much figure on a pretty full day.

Anyone interested?

Brian

[klw]

I have put together a Spyder Run that goes to 16 covered bridges in Eastern PA (Bucks County and Lehigh Valley)

I was thinking about making the run on Saturday, 3 October. Thought we could start with breakfast at Pat's Colonial Kitchen in Newtown PA which is close to the first bridge in Tyler State Park. From there, we head toward a bridge near Washington Crossing State Park and up River Road to six more bridges in Tinicum Township.

Thought we could stop for lunch at the Oak's Family Restaurant in Pipersville or Przyuski's in Ottsville,

From there we head toward Allentown, stopping at Knecht's Bridge near Pleasant Valley, where there are 5 more bridges.

Finally we head south to Perkasie and, finally, end up in New Britain near Doylestown.

Looks to be about 4.5 hours but with stops you can pretty much figure on a pretty full day.

Anyone interested?

Brian
Brian,
You can count Bill and I in for the ryde. Sounds like a good day:2thumbs:
Thanks,
Karen
A happy :spyder2:owner

[richie]

:agree:sounds like a good ride!What time breakfest ?

[mickc]

I'm from Wilkes-Barre, where would be the best spot to meet up with the riders. Mickc

[burg650]

Give me a start address so I can MapSource it to see distance for me from North NJ, maybe I will do a weekend trip out of it.

[irish2themax]

We will be starting at

Pat's Colonial Kitchen
127 S State St # 4
Newtown, PA 18940-3574

GPS: N40.227241 W74.936632

1.5 hours from Guttenberg NJ
2.25 hours from Wilkesbarre Airport but, if you drop out after the Allentown bridges, only 1.25 hours back

[Firefly]

Sounds like a neat ride--- might be interested---- but a bit close to Gatlinburg.

[Laura]

Need to check the calendar (and w the hubby) but sounds like fun. Get back to U

Laura:2thumbs:

[SpyderRyder810]

If it were any other Saturday, we'd be there. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/images/icons/icon9.gif We've talked of doing the Covered Bridges of Madison County. Never knew that PA also that them.

[Dukester]

I live in Macungie outside of Allentown, how long to get to starting point? My wife and I would really like to do this with other Spyder ryders. Need to know how early we need to get up to make it to Breakfest or just meet up with you when you get to Allentown. Thanks for the information. What time to meet in the morning?

[irish2themax]

I live in Macungie outside of Allentown, how long to get to starting point? My wife and I would really like to do this with other Spyder ryders. Need to know how early we need to get up to make it to Breakfest or just meet up with you when you get to Allentown. Thanks for the information. What time to meet in the morning?

It's approx 1.5 hours from Macungie to Newtown. Was thinking of meeting there at 9 AM which means you'd have to leave at 7:30 AM

[irish2themax]

Sounds like a neat ride--- might be interested---- but a bit close to Gatlinburg.

Sorry but October weekends are full for me. Only weekend available

[bandwagon]

Sharon and I will be there if we are back from Guam.


I have put together a Spyder Run that goes to 16 covered bridges in Eastern PA (Bucks County and Lehigh Valley)

I was thinking about making the run on Saturday, 3 October. Thought we could start with breakfast at Pat's Colonial Kitchen in Newtown PA which is close to the first bridge in Tyler State Park. From there, we head toward a bridge near Washington Crossing State Park and up River Road to six more bridges in Tinicum Township.

Thought we could stop for lunch at the Oak's Family Restaurant in Pipersville or Przyuski's in Ottsville,

From there we head toward Allentown, stopping at Knecht's Bridge near Pleasant Valley, where there are 5 more bridges.

Finally we head south to Perkasie and, finally, end up in New Britain near Doylestown.

Looks to be about 4.5 hours but with stops you can pretty much figure on a pretty full day.

Anyone interested?

Brian

[Fun2]

Starting to work weekends in Sept to end of Oct. 1 day off every 2 weeks have to wait to find out the schedule? From the York area.:dontknow:

[northramp]

Went over (through) the one in Tinicum township sunday you should tie the ride :2thumbs: in with the old windmill in Holland Township NJ....yes NJ

[Motza]

Count me in, I live 5 minutes from Newtown ,Pa.
There's parking on the street or in the back of Pat's in their parking lot. If there isn't enough space then park behind the Star Bucks which is on the corner at the light.
You'll love driving River Road and going through New Hope, Pa.

[Dukester]

My wife and I are going to mark it on our calendar. We'll leave around 7:00.

[irish2themax]

Count me in, I live 5 minutes from Newtown ,Pa.
There's parking on the street or in the back of Pat's in their parking lot. If there isn't enough space then park behind the Star Bucks which is on the corner at the light.
You'll love driving River Road and going through New Hope, Pa.

I grew up in Point Pleasant and my parents ran a gift shop in New Hope. LOVE the area but disturbed at the amount of new housing in the last several years.

[northramp]

No Issue Irish on the new housing.... Every couple of years the Delaware shows them who is really in charge.
Next time on River road look at the high water marks ...:yikes:

[Motza]

I grew up in Point Pleasant and my parents ran a gift shop in New Hope. LOVE the area but disturbed at the amount of new housing in the last several years.
Which gift shop did they own?

And we can always take the Spyders to Point Pleasant for a trip down the Delaware :roflblack:

[Motza]

No Issue Irish on the new housing.... Every couple of years the Delaware shows them who is really in charge.
Next time on River road look at the high water marks ...:yikes:
Tell me about it..did you see what happen to River Road up in Narrowsville...wiped out the road, and the trees on the islands looked as if a atomic bomb went off and everything was leaning to the right.

[irish2themax]

No Issue Irish on the new housing.... Every couple of years the Delaware shows them who is really in charge.
Next time on River road look at the high water marks ...:yikes:

I was 12 when the flood hit in '55...the highest watermark. Worked with the fire department evacuating people and moving furniture to higher floors (to no avail). Used me as a ruler...when the water reached my shoulders, it was time to move out. I was on the Pt Pleasant bridge went it went taking the two lost spans 1/4 mile down river. Never rebuilt it

[woodchuck]

I'm from Wilkes-Barre, where would be the best spot to meet up with the riders. Mickc

I don't live to far from you. hunlock Creek PA. I might have knee surgery. If not my Wife and I would like to go with you.:2thumbs: