June 10-13 2024

 Dennis and I took a supported ride on the Delaware and Lehigh Canals from June 10 to June 13.  I didn't want to take my computer so I didn't post daily as in the past.  Thought I would summarize the trip in one post.  

First, I have to say that Pocono Biking was a fantastic outfit, very professional.  Our two guides, Jim and Tom, were seasoned riders and very familiar with the trail conditions.  We had a fairly small group, three other couples and 4 or 5 women riding in a group depending on the day.  All of the accommodations were really nice, The Inn at Jim Thorpe, the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, and Porches in New Hope.  

Dennis and I had ridden sections of the trail before.  Two years ago we took the train from Jim Thorpe to White Haven and biked back, a very easy trail.  This time we were transported ten miles up river from White Haven and we rode through the Lehigh River Gorge past White haven ending in Jim Thorpe on our 1st day of riding.  Day 2 took us to Bethlehem PA and then on to New Hope where we spent the night and rode back towards Jim Thorpe.  We were transported back to our cars and drove the 3 hours home.

The pictures tell the story.  We enjoyed perfect weather every day.  It was fun revisiting Jim Thorpe and New Hope PA. and seeing Bethlehem, a really nice city, for the first time.

DENNIS WAS NOT THE OLDEST RIDER!!!!  There was an 81 year old guy, very experienced, probably the best rider in the group.


Covered bridge

Me

Dennis 

At the Mill

Abandoned Bethlehem Still still mill on a self-guided tour

Waiting to go to the old Steel Mills

In front of Hotel Bethlehem

Hotel Bethlehem, built in 1922

Wall painting, very large

Dennis on the bridge over the Lehigh River

Lehigh River Gorge just before Jim Thorpe

Timber rattlesnake (no kidding), check out the rattle

Buttermilk Falls

Lily Pads first day of trip

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