| The Up River Tour Scamp 'n' Rascal Cycling Adventures |
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Maximum 20 people
As with all our tours, we recommend you train for the Up River Tour. All terrain
here is ridge and valley riding. Mostly it's a rolling landscape with occasional steep
climbs. Just remember - around here nothing steep is ever long, and nothing long
is ever steep. Any fit cyclist will love this route.
We are certainly not the first to discover the play value of this area. The hills that
hug the Delaware River have been a hot spot for adventurers for more than a
century. Every day we spend here pays us back double. The back roads are
fantastic riding, with views and destinations that are always fresh, changing
completely every time we see them. In summer, the multitude of streams and
creeks join forces with the river and the canopy, to cool roads heated by the
summer sun. And of course in the fall when the mountains are on fire with color ...
well, why ride anywhere else?
The hills along side the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers are full of history and
intrigue. If you know where to look, and we do, there are hidden treasures
everywhere, begging you to get off your bike and explore. Visit the haunted Indian
Museum that was once both on the Underground Railroad and later a Speakeasy.
Wander through Grey Towers, the magnificent home of the father of the modern
environmental movement, or go see the blood stained American flag that cradled
a dying Abraham Lincoln.
Or opt to stay on your bike and stick to the wonderful, canopied roads with their
spectacular scenery, where even the hills themselves take on personality. Every
day the waterfalls, the wildlife, the vistas and in fall, the walls of flaming color will
all combine to put a new adventure in your pocket. Every day you spend here will
pay you back double.
Day 1
Day 4:
Day 7:
As with all our tours, we recommend you train for the Up River Tour. All terrain
here is ridge and valley riding. Mostly it's a rolling landscape with occasional steep
climbs. Just remember - around here nothing steep is ever long, and nothing long
is ever steep. Any fit cyclist will love this route.
We are certainly not the first to discover the play value of this area. The hills that
hug the Delaware River have been a hot spot for adventurers for more than a
century. Every day we spend here pays us back double. The back roads are
fantastic riding, with views and destinations that are always fresh, changing
completely every time we see them. In summer, the multitude of streams and
creeks join forces with the river and the canopy, to cool roads heated by the
summer sun. And of course in the fall when the mountains are on fire with color ...
well, why ride anywhere else?
The hills along side the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers are full of history and
intrigue. If you know where to look, and we do, there are hidden treasures
everywhere, begging you to get off your bike and explore. Visit the haunted Indian
Museum that was once both on the Underground Railroad and later a Speakeasy.
Wander through Grey Towers, the magnificent home of the father of the modern
environmental movement, or go see the blood stained American flag that cradled
a dying Abraham Lincoln.
Or opt to stay on your bike and stick to the wonderful, canopied roads with their
spectacular scenery, where even the hills themselves take on personality. Every
day the waterfalls, the wildlife, the vistas and in fall, the walls of flaming color will
all combine to put a new adventure in your pocket. Every day you spend here will
pay you back double.
Day 1
- We meet up today at our host hotel, near the near the Lehigh Valley Airport.
Dinner will be on your own, but we hope you’ll join us afterwards. We're
hosting a little soiree' and look forward to meeting you.
- Evening party
- After a hearty breakfast we’ll take lightly traveled back roads that only a
local would know to get us over Blue Mountain, a part of the Kittatinny
Ridge. Once on the other side we pedal alongside creeks, climb through
Wind Gap and wander through Cherry Valley as we make our way to the
Delaware River and the tiny town of Water Gap. Tonight we're at the newly
restored and exceedingly hip Deerhead Inn,built during the Civil War and a
Mecca for first rate Jazz artists since the '50s.
55 miles
Breakfast, Dinner and a night of cool Jazz
- After crossing to the Jersey side, we'll pedal beside the Delaware River into
the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Go back in time when
you visit Millbrook Village, a national park site recreating an 1800's town.
The route today is as rural as it gets. It's likely you won't see more than
one or two cars an hour. It's also likely you'll see loads of wildlife. Keep your
eyes open. For those who thrive on challenge there is the option to climb
one of Bicycling magazine's 100 toughest climbs in the US, ascending from
the river valley to the ridge the Appalachian Trail traverses. Push the sound
barrier on your way back down. We're headed to the quaint village of
Milford, PA, once the site of numerous water powered mills near a ford
(crossing) of the Delaware River. Our home for the next two nights will be
the fabulous Hotel Fauchere.
Optional steep climbing
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4:
- Today is a layover day, so you have options. Assuming you're willing to
leave your luxurious room, Milford.is a fascinating town. It's a short ride to
Grey Towers, home of the noted forester and former governor of
Pennsylvania Gifford Pinchot. On you way back, stop for lunch at the Upper
Mill and see a working water powered mill. Visit the Columns Museum or
explore all the shops. One thing's for sure - you won't be bored.
For those who live to ride, we have a great one. This route takes you past
stunning waterfalls and offers eye-popping views. First we'll cross the
Delaware and pedal to the highest point in New Jersey at High Point State
Park where, if the weather gods are with us, you can see a spectacular
panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three
states. It's a fast descent back to the river. From there you have options.
You can return to Milford and relax, or embrace another 30 scenic miles,
culminating in a visit to the waterfalls at Child's Park. You simply must get
off your bike. They are gorgeous.
Optional riding
Breakfast, dinner on your own
Zero to 55 miles
- This morning we'll say goodbye to the Hotel Fauchere and continue our
northward route. We're crossing into New York state to ride along the
Delaware. Today is the day to keep your eye open for Bald Eagles. You'll
come back into Pennsylvania over the historic and very unusual Delaware
Aqueduct built by Roebling before he tackled the Brooklyn Bridge. After
that, our route follows what was once the towpath for the Delaware and
Hudson Canal, ascending alongside the Lackawaxen and eventually to
Lake Wallenpaupack, We aren't going to tell you the name of our resort for
the night. We want to surprise you. All we'll say is that it's all inclusive, and
it's Wow!
Breakfast and Dinner
Approximately 55 miles
- Back around the top of Wallenpaupack and over the rollers we go. We're
on top of the Pocono Plateau now, 1800 feet above sea level. The scenery
is different from what we've ridden through on our way to get here; a
different kind of spectacular. We're working our way over to the Pocono
Manor Inn and Spa, one of the exclusive grand dame resorts our eastern
hills are famous for. You'll want to get there early to partake of all the inn
has to offer. Shoot some golf or shoot some clay pigeons. They have two
golf courses and a terrific shooting range. You can rent whatever you need.
Or go horse back riding, swim, hike, or take a fishing lesson from the
guides at the Orvis fishing school. Or make an appointment at the spa and
come to dinner blissed and glowing. However you spend your day, Pocno
Manor is fantastic.
Breakfast and Dinner
Approximately 50 miles
Day 7:
- Downhill! Wheeee!! Mile after mile of downhill. That’s how today begins. Of
course it doesn’t stay that way, but at least that's how it starts out. You'll be
happy for the little climbs along the way. They slow us down and keep us
from getting back too soon. Otherwise you might zip past the Martin Guitar
Museum and Factory; a stop well worth making. The route back to the
valley is so pretty, you’ll forget this is our last day together. .
Breakfast
Approximately 55 miles
