This area of the canal and trail are among the most beautiful. Numerous turtles dot the rocks in the canal and Great Blue Herons are a common sight. Great egrets can sometimes be glimpsed here as well as the small green heron.

This part of the canal path is more lightly travelled than nearer New Hope, making it more peaceful on weekends. Cyclists and pedestrians usually share the path well though large groups of either can be annoying when they hog the path. But overall, the path is a great place to get away for quiet contemplation of the beauty of the area.

The large restroom is open year-round (great for cyclists!) though they could do a better job of keeping it clean. OTOH, given that most parks have port-o-pots, this is a heck of a lot better than that!

From here, head north about a mile and a half for a nice walk up the canal to Homestead Coffee Roasters and general store where you can get a great snack or meal while you watch groups of ducks feeding in the canal by the store. Head south about the same distance and you'll come to the Uhlerstown covered bridge. And if you're up for a challenge, bike up Uhlerstown hill - the steepest road in the area!

Keep heading south and you'll come to Tinicum Park (a few miles downriver). Here's you'll find ample parking, large fields and a Frisbee golf setup that gets heavy use.