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Day 1: Meeting Day - Lambertville, NJ
The Cris-Cross Tour, so named because the route takes us back and forth over the Delaware River several times
starts, with an overnight stay in Lambertville, NJ where our host hotel is the lovely Lambertville House. You'll will
want to spend some time exploring the numerous shops in Lambertville, or take a short walk across the bridge to
New Hope, Pa, famous for it's eclectic shops, art, entertainment and dining.
Whatever time you arrive in Lambertville, the day is yours to spend as you like. You can follow the canal path to
Washington’s Crossing, a few miles south, or poke around the towns enjoying galleries, pubs and shops of this
vibrant community. Just make sure you’re back in time for our welcome party in the Inn.
Today's ride begins our trip up the Delaware River valley. We'll start by crossing the river to New Hope, then ride
along the river and the Delaware Canal to another crossing into Milford, NJ. We suggest a stop at the Milford
Station Bakery, one of our favorite rest stops. We will leave the river bank briefly to explore some of the great
back roads in this part of New Jersey. Eventually we return to the river and cross at Riegelsville. From here it's a
lovely ride to our destination, the Hayatt Place in downtown Bethlehem, with a few hills along the way just to keep
it interesting.
Today we will leave the shores of the Delaware River to head west through the rural countryside typical of this part
of Pennsylvania. We've been told repeatedly by riders that the road cycling here is among the best anywhere.
We are blessed with many miles of interconnected back roads with great views and little traffic. You'll ride along
streams, climb over ridges, and fly down the other side on roads that are just made to ride. We'll climb over the
ridge along which the Appalachian Trail runs at Danielsville, then sail down the north side past Blue Mountain Ski
Area. The view, if you dare take your eyes off the road, is spectacular. Our destination today is Shawnee Inn and
Golf Resort near Delaware Water Gap. It's the perfect ending to a great day.
Day 4: Shawnee to Milford, PA
We're back by the river again. Our route takes us north along the river with great views of the valley and ridges .
After a devistating flood in 1955, a project known as Tocks Island Dam would have flooded this wonderful valley.
Fortunately, opposition won out and the area became the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We will
be within the boundries of the park for much of the next two days. On our way north we will leave the valley floor
briefly to climb to the ridges above. For the environmentally conscious, take a few minutes to stop by the Pocono
Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Before descending back to the river valley, cool off in the shady glen
while you walk through the beautiful sets of water falls at Childs Park. You will cross the river on the Dingmans
Ferry Bridge, one of the few privately owned toll bridges in America. The rest of the ride is flat along one of
Karen's favorite roads. Before you check in at the Hotel Fauchere, you might want to visit Grey Towers, the
spectacular French style manor house built by Gifford Pinchot, the founder of the US Forest Service.
Day 5: Milford to Shawnee.
Milford is the northern most town on the tour, so today we'll head back south using a completely different route. If
you're up for a challenge you can climb to the highest point in New Jersey at High Point State Park. The view on a
clear day is over 100 miles in all directions. It is spectacular! Whether you choose to do that climb or not, the
route back to Shawnee is on some of the most scenic roads of the tour. Need a special gift? Visit the shop in the
artists community of Peters Valley where the artists and craftsmen sell what they have created. Farther along the
way you'll have a chance to go back in time a few decades with a stroll through Millbrook Village. Tonight we will
be staying again in the Shawnee Inn.
Day 6: Shawnee to Bethlehem
Continuing our trek south we go through the spectacular natural wonder that is the Delaware Water Gap , staying
on the Pennsylvania side of the river until crossing into New Jersey at Belvidere. If you ask, someone is sure to
direct you to the Shoe Tree. It will take several of you to reach around it. From there we stay fairly close to the
river banks. The terrain is rolling, which means there are some great views and some super down hills to take the
edge off the up hills. When we reach Phillipsburg, NJ we'll point our wheels to head up the Lehigh River to
another great night in Bethlehem.
Day 7: Bethlehem to Lambertville.
It's hard to believe the week has gone by so quickly. But we have one final day of great riding. This route takes us
through the bucolic townships of Upper Bucks county, past horse farms and estates, along quiet streams (or fast
rushing ones if there has been hard rain recently). The hills and valleys here have been worked as farms almost
since Europeans arrived in the latter part of the seventeenth century. Some of the houses you'll pass date back
to that period, beautifully preserved. In Durham, once a thriving community with a grist mill and iron works, be
sure to stop at the post office to see a replica of the Durham Boat. Boats like this were used by George
Washington to cross the river and surprise the British in Trenton. We'll soon come to Regielsville where we cross
the river yet again. From here it's a flat ride back to Milford and perhaps one more pastry from the bakery. The
last few miles give you time to remember the tour as you pedal into New Hope and the end of a great time.
Distance , Climbing Stats and Maps based on data from Ride With GPS
The Cris-Cross Tour, so named because the route takes us back and forth over the Delaware River several times
starts, with an overnight stay in Lambertville, NJ where our host hotel is the lovely Lambertville House. You'll will
want to spend some time exploring the numerous shops in Lambertville, or take a short walk across the bridge to
New Hope, Pa, famous for it's eclectic shops, art, entertainment and dining.
Whatever time you arrive in Lambertville, the day is yours to spend as you like. You can follow the canal path to
Washington’s Crossing, a few miles south, or poke around the towns enjoying galleries, pubs and shops of this
vibrant community. Just make sure you’re back in time for our welcome party in the Inn.
- Check in at Lambertville
Welcome party.
Optional ride.
Today's ride begins our trip up the Delaware River valley. We'll start by crossing the river to New Hope, then ride
along the river and the Delaware Canal to another crossing into Milford, NJ. We suggest a stop at the Milford
Station Bakery, one of our favorite rest stops. We will leave the river bank briefly to explore some of the great
back roads in this part of New Jersey. Eventually we return to the river and cross at Riegelsville. From here it's a
lovely ride to our destination, the Hayatt Place in downtown Bethlehem, with a few hills along the way just to keep
it interesting.
- 52 MIles / 3250 Feet of Climbing
See an Overview Map
Today we will leave the shores of the Delaware River to head west through the rural countryside typical of this part
of Pennsylvania. We've been told repeatedly by riders that the road cycling here is among the best anywhere.
We are blessed with many miles of interconnected back roads with great views and little traffic. You'll ride along
streams, climb over ridges, and fly down the other side on roads that are just made to ride. We'll climb over the
ridge along which the Appalachian Trail runs at Danielsville, then sail down the north side past Blue Mountain Ski
Area. The view, if you dare take your eyes off the road, is spectacular. Our destination today is Shawnee Inn and
Golf Resort near Delaware Water Gap. It's the perfect ending to a great day.
- 60 Miles / 4300 Feet of Climbing
See an Overview Map
Day 4: Shawnee to Milford, PA
We're back by the river again. Our route takes us north along the river with great views of the valley and ridges .
After a devistating flood in 1955, a project known as Tocks Island Dam would have flooded this wonderful valley.
Fortunately, opposition won out and the area became the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. We will
be within the boundries of the park for much of the next two days. On our way north we will leave the valley floor
briefly to climb to the ridges above. For the environmentally conscious, take a few minutes to stop by the Pocono
Environmental Education Center (PEEC). Before descending back to the river valley, cool off in the shady glen
while you walk through the beautiful sets of water falls at Childs Park. You will cross the river on the Dingmans
Ferry Bridge, one of the few privately owned toll bridges in America. The rest of the ride is flat along one of
Karen's favorite roads. Before you check in at the Hotel Fauchere, you might want to visit Grey Towers, the
spectacular French style manor house built by Gifford Pinchot, the founder of the US Forest Service.
- 38 Miles / 3200 Feet of Climbing
See Overview Map
Day 5: Milford to Shawnee.
Milford is the northern most town on the tour, so today we'll head back south using a completely different route. If
you're up for a challenge you can climb to the highest point in New Jersey at High Point State Park. The view on a
clear day is over 100 miles in all directions. It is spectacular! Whether you choose to do that climb or not, the
route back to Shawnee is on some of the most scenic roads of the tour. Need a special gift? Visit the shop in the
artists community of Peters Valley where the artists and craftsmen sell what they have created. Farther along the
way you'll have a chance to go back in time a few decades with a stroll through Millbrook Village. Tonight we will
be staying again in the Shawnee Inn.
- 63 Miles / 5200 Feet of Climbing
See Overview Map of High Point Route
OR
41 Miles / 2900 Feet of Climbing
See Overview Map of Short Route
Day 6: Shawnee to Bethlehem
Continuing our trek south we go through the spectacular natural wonder that is the Delaware Water Gap , staying
on the Pennsylvania side of the river until crossing into New Jersey at Belvidere. If you ask, someone is sure to
direct you to the Shoe Tree. It will take several of you to reach around it. From there we stay fairly close to the
river banks. The terrain is rolling, which means there are some great views and some super down hills to take the
edge off the up hills. When we reach Phillipsburg, NJ we'll point our wheels to head up the Lehigh River to
another great night in Bethlehem.
- 50 Miles / 3050 Feet of Climbing
See Overview Map
Day 7: Bethlehem to Lambertville.
It's hard to believe the week has gone by so quickly. But we have one final day of great riding. This route takes us
through the bucolic townships of Upper Bucks county, past horse farms and estates, along quiet streams (or fast
rushing ones if there has been hard rain recently). The hills and valleys here have been worked as farms almost
since Europeans arrived in the latter part of the seventeenth century. Some of the houses you'll pass date back
to that period, beautifully preserved. In Durham, once a thriving community with a grist mill and iron works, be
sure to stop at the post office to see a replica of the Durham Boat. Boats like this were used by George
Washington to cross the river and surprise the British in Trenton. We'll soon come to Regielsville where we cross
the river yet again. From here it's a flat ride back to Milford and perhaps one more pastry from the bakery. The
last few miles give you time to remember the tour as you pedal into New Hope and the end of a great time.
- 55 Miles / 3300 Feet of Climbing
See and Overview Map
Distance , Climbing Stats and Maps based on data from Ride With GPS