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I must say this has been the best Sunday cruise through the woods that I've ever had. For the people who didn't know today or (Sunday Aug. 18th) was the Delaware Valley BMWCCA Covered Bridge Tour.

There were alot of motorcycles which were very clean, new and old. I saw a bunch of 2002, an M5, 330Xi, and other various bmw's. After registeration at 10am myself and my two other friends were on our way to take the wonderful scenic roads of Bucks County. All together there was 9 covered bridges. The third one was in across the Delaware River into New Jersey. I took lots of pictures and plenty of video of the bridges and some with my car next to someones barn The whole trip was 82 miles. We were suppose to be done and at the Boat area (tons of boats!!) by like 1 but I spent so much time taking pictures that we didn't get there till around 3pm. They were nice enough to throw some burgers on for us :bigpimp: Anyways, here are the pictures. I took roughly 90 pictures and 30 minutes of video. I recommend this trip to anyone that would like a nice laid back trip threw the woods. Love thoses twisties :thumbup:

 

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Picture of me and my car at the entrance to a bridge (sorry no covered bridge in this one.

 

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I swear I have pictures of covered bridges but I took theses in this order. This is a nice barn I found along the way.

 

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Here is the first bridge on the tour.

 

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Here is the inside of that bridge.

 

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Theses signs were most of the time between the peaks of the roofs. Most bridges I think were made back in the 1870's (don't quote me on that).

 

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Here is another bridge, this one was a one way.

 

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We stopped at this walk-across bridge that goes across the Delaware River, needless to say we lost the rest of our group when staying to take pictures of this "noncovered" bridge.

 

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This was a very nice 2002 that was along for the trip.

 

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Another covered bridge

 

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Here is my car at the Cabin Run Bridge.

 

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Here is the Marina were the tour ended. Very nice view of the water and the boats. This is where we had the picnic, showing of the cars, and raffle drawing/socializing.

 

[Dr. Phil]

Sounds and looks like it was a great day I'm sory I couldn't make it But as I told you too much going on right now. I'd like to get a look at the rest of your pics. We should plan to get together to do so and to get that wax job llined up:thumbup:

 

[Josh (PA)]

GREAT PICS Justin,

Now I'm kicking myself that I spent all day working in my backyard instead of driving infront of you, teaching you a thing or two about twisties. The picture in front of the barn is awesome.

 

[Rufus330Ci]

Don't worry guys I talk to Bill Foster he said that their planning to do another tour in the fall when the leaves are on the ground. Should make it easier to get more pictures. I was fighting for pictures by all the foilage. We took over 100 pictures between my friend John and I. I'd be glad to share them with you phil. As far as the wax its only been a month since I got it, but it hardly beads up let me know when your free. I'd like to do it on a Tues or Thurs evening. I was looking for your car Josh, its alright but you better be there next time. This guy that followed me out of the park we were picnicing in was on my a$$ the whole way out we were doing like 80 in a 15..... I love how my car handles. I think the guy might be that green 525i with the clear corners that is on this board. If that was you send a reply, nice driving :bigpimp:

 

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COVERED BRIDGE TOUR DIRECTIONS

Alot of people have asked me about the directions for the tour. I got in contact with Bill Foster and he was nice enough to send them to me. Theses start at The Shofield Bridge over by the Buck County Community College. If you need directions there use mapquest or lycos and search for swamp rd. in Newton, Pa. Have fun! 82 Scenic Miles and 9 covered Bridges.

MILES DIRECTIONS
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IT TOOK MORE THAN________WOODEN PEGS
TO ASSEMBLE THE SHOFIELD BRIDGE

0 LEFT OUT OF PARKING LOT ON SWAMP RD

1.8 RIGHT RT 232

3.8 RIGHT RT 413 SOUTH

4.7 LEFT BROWNSBURG RD

5.5 BEAR LEFT THOMPSON MILL RD

7.7 LEFT STREET RD

8.5 RIGHT LURGAN RD

9.4 LEFT VANSANT RD

“____________POND FARM”

10.0 VANSANT COVERED BRIDGE #_______,BUILT______

10.2 LEFT PIDCOCK CREEK RD

11.0 RIGHT RT 232 (WINDY BUSH RD)

11.1 LEFT PIDCOCK CREEK RD

12.5 RIGHT STREET RD

“QUARRY___________ FARM”

14.9 CROSS RT 202

15.1 RIGHT RT 263 NORTH (UPPER YORK RD)

“__________________CORNER”

“__________________BRIDGE INN”

19.8 CROSS BRIDGE TO STOCKTON, NJ

20.1 LEFT RT 29 NORTH (STOCKTON INN)

20.3 RIGHT RT 523 NORTH

22.2 LEFT COVERED BRIDGE RD

23.0 RIGHT LOWER CREEK RD

23.5 LEFT THROUGH COVERED BRIDGE (BRIDGE #_____________) & STRAIGHT ON
RT 604 (NOT MARKED TILL FURTHER DOWN RD)

25.2 LEFT RT 519 SOUTH

26.5 LEFT RT 29 SOUTH

“_________________“GREAT FOOD-ICE CREAM

27.1 RIGHT BRIDGE ST.

27.3 CROSS BRIDGE TO PA

27.5 RIGHT RT 32 NORTH (RIVER RD)

“_______________HOUSE”

32.7 STRAIGHT AT STOP ONTO TOHICKON HILL RD

33.6 RIGHT STATE PARK RD(BECOMES STUMP RD)

35.7 RIGHT ON COVERED BRIDGE RD

36.2 RIGHT @ STOP -STAY ON COVERED BRIDGE RD

COVERED BRIDGE #_________, BUILT__________

**37.0 REST ROOMS ON LEFT IN PARK***

37.0 LEFT DARK HOLLOW RD

38.0 LEFT CARVERSVILLE RD

38.5 CABIN RUB COVERED BRIDGE #_________,BUILT_________

39.5 RIGHT STUMP RD

40.4 RIGHT RT 413 NORTH

“___________PONDS FARM”

42.2 STRAIGHT @ 4WAY STOP ONTO DURHAM RD

“HISTORIC___________TAVERN”

42.6 BEAR RIGHT ON RT 611 NORTH

43.8 RIGHT AT LIGHT(EXXON) ON HOLLOW HORN

45.4 RIGHT @STOP- STAY ON HOLLOW HORN

“____________NOOK FARM”

47.6 FRANKENFIELD COVERED BRIDGE #________BUILT_________

47.8 STRAIGHT ON CAFFERTY RD (DO NOT TURN RIGHT ON HOLLOW HORN)

48.2 Right INTO VanSant AIRPORT-***OPTIONAL STOP AND HAVE A SODA,REST ROOMS, WATCH GLIDERS AND BI-PLANES***

48.6 RIGHT OUT OF AIRPORT ON CAFFERTY

48.7 RIGHT ON HEADQUARTERS RD

51.4 LEFT AT T AND STOP SIGN ON GEIGEL HILL RD

51.6 ERWINNA COVERED BRIDGE CROSSES “_________CREEK”

54.7 RIGHT ON CAFFERTY RD

55.4 LEFT ON ROCK RIDGE RD

57.1 T-LEFT @ STOP ON MARIENSTEIN RD

57.8 LEFT @ STOP ON RT 611 SOUTH (EASTON RD )

59.6 RIGHT @ FORD DEALER ON RT 412 NORTH

“___________FRIENDLY GARDEN RESTAURANT”

65.1 LEFT SLIFER VALLEY RD

“___________STOP FARM”

66.9 LEFT KNECHT’S BRIDGE RD

KNECHT’S BRIDGE #__________,BUILT_____________

68.0 STRAIGHT @STOP ONTO TOWNSHIP RD

69.6 LEFT @STOP (TRINITY CHURCH ON CORNER) ON RT 212 SOUTH (NO SIGN)

70.0 BEAR LEFT (MOBIL) ON OLD BETHLEHEM PIKE

“____________NEST FOOD & SPIRITS”

74.4 RIGHT ON W. THATCHER RD

74.9 LEFT ON COVERED BRIDGE DRIVE

SHEARD’S MILL COVERED BRIDGE BUILT_______, ______FEET LONG

75.8 LEFT @STOP ON RICHLANDTOWN RD

77.0 LEFT STERNER MILL RD

77.1 LEFT RT 563

79.6 RIGHT INTO NOCKAMIXON STATE PARK MAIN ENTRANCE--FOLLOW SIGNS TO MARINA

81.2 PICNIC SIGHT AT FAR LEFT END OF MARINA PARKING LOT-HAVE FUN!!!!!