Fun Day Trip: Ringing Rocks

Ringing Rocks Park in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, is a county park that features hiking trails, waterfalls, dense foliage and an amazing boulder field that has to be "heard" to be believed.

Many of the large boulders at Ringing Rocks will resonate if struck with a hammer or other metal object. The tones created have unique qualities, with some actually sounding "gong-like." For this reason, Ringing Rocks is a great place for kids to explore.

If you visit, bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a walk downhill along the stream, or simply hang out on the rocks and soak up some rays while manufacturing your own sound experiments.

Parking is available in a small lot near the entrance to the park, as are restrooms, although facilities are limited.

Be sure to wear sturdy shoes for climbing over the rocks.

Directions to the park: From Hellertown, travel south through Springtown to Route 212. Take Route 212 (Durham Road) east to the Delaware River, where you will turn south on Route 611. In Kintnersville, turn left onto Route 32 (River Road) south and proceed several miles to Narrows Hill Road, just past the Indian Rock Inn. Turn right onto Narrows Hill Road and proceed about a half mile uphill to Ringing Rocks Road. Turn left and travel about three-quarters of a mile. The park's entrance will be on your left. Drive slowly, however, as the small wooden sign is easily missed.