In the community of Layfield, the route intersects PA663, with that route joining for a short concurrency and the road crossing Swamp Creek before PA663 splits to the northeast. [18], By 1930, PA73 was paved in the Bowmansville area and from south of Reading to south of Angelica; the remainder of the route between Blue Ball and Reading was under construction at this time. [20][21], In the 1950s, PA73 was routed onto the one-way pair of Robbins Street eastbound and Levick Street westbound between US13 (Frankford Avenue) and the TaconyPalmyra Bridge; the US422 concurrency was removed as well. If you do not see him, then fill out the sheet on the stand just beyond the far end of the parking lot. Proudly created with Wix.com. It 6598 Route 309 New Tripoli, PA . beautiful structure that was built in 1928 to cross the newly created Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within 10 miles of this bridge. PA73 reaches an interchange at Levick Street and the approach to the TaconyPalmyra Bridge, at which point the route heads southeast onto the bridge over the Delaware River. Park in the gravel lot on the left where West Shore Drive bends sharply right. PA73 continues east through rural land in the Oley Valley region, where it reaches a roundabout with PA662. PA73 ends on the bridge at the New Jersey state line, at which point Route73 continues south into the borough of Palmyra, New Jersey. I decided to take the longer, and more scenic drive over Hawk Mountain. On the outskirts of Reading, PA, Lake Ontelaunee is a 1,100-acre reservoir with unique fishing opportunities. 4 stars. Truck for traffic from northbound PA309 to access westbound PA73, following PA309 north from PA73 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) interchange, where it utilized the cloverleaf ramps to return to southbound PA309 and head south to the PA73 exit. Step by step directions for your drive or walk. Or with a shuttle, you can run all the way to the Route 33 take-out. Welcome home to this beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property built in 2021! We also have great deals available on the following lakes that match your search criteria. There are sandy beach landings available in both directions. Grocery. 61 N to Rt. 1683, No. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Below are some images of Pleasant Valley before the dam. Abandoned, fully paved road and an antique stone bridge, turned into a graffiti haven. You can also ice fish during the winter on Lake Ontelaunee for pickerel, bass, and northern pike. When crappie are shallow, spinners, small crankbaits and underspins are the often very productive. United States Pennsylvania Fleetwood Lake Ontelaunee. The majority of deterioration appears 3 stars. some of the graffiti was cute. Bathrooms, snack bar over at the beach in season. The road heads into the Tacony neighborhood and passes more homes and businesses. With a guide, you will have a fun day full of catches while improving your skills. Rangers are usually on duty directing traffic. 6. There is an old concrete ramp into the river at the far end of the lower parking area. The road continues east into wooded areas and runs along the south shore of Lake Ontelaunee, where it crosses Maiden Creek at the dam that forms the lake. There is a launch area for small craft, but not a launch ramp for trailered boats. Here, PA73 continued east along Church Road, Township Line Road, and Cottman Avenue to US1. Directions Via Sygic For iOS and Android Dolphin Browser, Historical USGS Topo Maps (United States Only). There is a parking area just across the canal, but for river access, follow the drive down the hill to the right until the road widens into the lower parking lot. After paddle refreshments at Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway in South Amboy, are recommended. As they move deeper, spoons are among the top producers if the crappie are active. The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoint) of Ontelaunee Lake are 40.4556686 (North), -75.9123125 (West) and the approximate elevation is 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. This is a good place to do an easy loop, drifting down to Bethlehem and then paddling back on the canal. This may not be a trail to bring your young children too. Latitude: 40.471310 Longitude: -75.920610 ( 40.471310,-75.920610 ). While we Get directions, reviews and information for Lake Ontelaunee in Fleetwood, PA. You can also find other Lake on MapQuest . Unload your gear and then drive the car back up the hill to the nearest available parking spot. Report Closed. Boat Rental: NO Once in the parking area, follow the drive past the launch ramp and past the bathrooms to the parking section that runs along the water. [4][6], PA73 follows Bethlehem Pike south under Norfolk Southern's Morrisville Line and widens to a four-lane road. December 4th, 2010, 03:09 PM #3. Downstream from here the going is slow and easy. Team River Runner maintains a sophisticated launch facility for handicapped paddlers at the west access. 1. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Known as Section III of the Lehigh Gorge, there are Class I Class II rapids and numerous places to take out. . It's like Graffiti Highway but much more scenic. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Ontelaunee Reservoir, and as such, the bridge is a contributing structure to 2ba. Theres a parking lot in the park. The lakes construction was completed in 1933, making Ontelaunee the largest human-made lake in Pennsylvania. Youll have to pass through the rural areas and woodlands to get to this historic lake. state highway over Ontelaunee Lake that is the Reading water supply. No boats or swimming are allowed in Lake Ontelaunee. Small and unkept, but it's an abandoned bridge, so of course it's going to be that way. Latest Reviews By Date. The entrance to Scudders is a narrow bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal. It also starts the paddler out near the many arms and inlets that make Blue Marsh fun to explore. Lake Ontelaunee Bridge! Anne. This lake is absolutely beautiful. The entrance to the parking area is on the right just beyond the bridge. Blowing Smoke on a Frosty Morning. Beautiful views. 1,148 ft AllTrails 3.7/5 Ontelaunee Lake Loop is a 15.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Fleetwood, Pennsylvania that features a lake. Kayaks and canoes can also be launched and retrieved on the beachy area just upstream from the ramp, and carried directly to the parking area on a short but steep path. The future of this bridge is uncertain. See American Whitewater write-up here for a description of this section to Bowmanstown. There are no facilities. The Americans later marched east on the road while preparing for a counterattack at the Battle of White Marsh. The water is shallow, although there is one spot deep enough to practice rolling. Watch for the sign to the launch ramp, which is set back from the road a bit. There are basic bathroom facilities. [4][6], At the Laurel Avenue intersection, PA73 becomes Cottman Avenue and turns into a three-lane road with one eastbound lane and two westbound lane that forms the border between the city of Philadelphia in Philadelphia County to the northeast and Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County to the southwest, coming to the entrance to the Fox Chase Cancer Center to the northeast of the road. Expect poison ivy in the summer. Lake Rating - Read customer reviews of lake, click to read. The route passes through rural areas of Berks County, crossing U.S. Route 222 (US 222) in Maiden Creek before heading southeast through Oley and Boyertown. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. [30] The first phase was completed in 2012. Bathrooms with running water and soda machines. Short paved interesting trail. From this point on down, the Lehigh doesnt get above Class I rapids, but there are dams that present real dangers. The route continues southeast through wooded residential neighborhoods in Wyncote, passing between the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College to the north and Curtis Arboretum to the south before it comes to an intersection with Washington Lane. The water is very shallow until you get some distance out, and theres a lot of weed here. Pennsylvania is known for its incredible fishing, and the best way to learn about the area and its fishing habits is with a local fishing guide in one of the nearby waters. The north access has a boat ramp and never gets busy. When you enter the park area, turn left and then keep to the right. [10] The Skippack Turnpike Company was incorporated in 1845 to construct a turnpike from Whitemarsh to Skippack but the project was abandoned after several efforts. Marina: NO This is the put-in for The Ledges, a short but fun stretch of water with lots of places to practice surfing. this bridge is also known as the west shore drive bridge.i have posted an earlier comment concerning this bridge and plans concerning it.didnt realize it until I saw the map of the area. No facilities at the launch area. Due to the water's large fish population, many bird species can be found in the area. Lake Ontelaunee is a reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in Reading, covering 1082 acres. Between Reading and Mount Penn, US422/PA73 was shifted to the one-way pair of Perkiomen Avenue eastbound and Mineral Spring Road westbound while PA73 was designated concurrent with westbound US422 Alt. panels except at the crown where the panels are blank. At this intersection, Cottman Avenue has access from a ramp leading from northbound I-95 and from Wissinoming Street, which provides access to Cottman Avenue from a ramp from southbound I-95. No facilities here, but if you paddle downstream to the Bowmanstown launch, about three-quarters of a mile, there are bathrooms there. A bald eagle perches on a branch along Lake Ontelaunee. Park and Garden in Hamburg. [9] During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington's army suffered a defeat at the Battle of Germantown on October4,1777 and had to encamp along the Skippack Pike until October8. The address is 3 Bernard Drive, Ewing Township, N.J. 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From this intersection, the route heads northeast on two-lane undivided Lake Shore Drive past a mix of farm fields and development, passing south of Schuylkill Valley High School. Restaurant: NEARBY. 1,075 sqft. Turn right onto Leaser, and then right again when you get to Follweiler Court. It is in a sparsely developed, forested setting. Lake Ontelaunee is the main water supply for Reading and was formed by the damming of Maiden Creek. You can drive down the steep road from the lot to the river to drop off your boat. It runs from PA61 near Leesport southeast to the New Jersey state line on the TaconyPalmyra Bridge over the Delaware River in Philadelphia, where the road continues south as New Jersey Route73. Legislative Routes paved the way for Pennsylvania's first Traffic Routes in 1924[12] and a new set of routes, including PA73, that were added in the late 1920s. The address is 2 Old River Road, Milford, NJ. The Lake was developed in 1926 to extend and improve the water supply of the City of Reading by damming Maiden Creek. Depending on the water level, the paddler and the boat, this stretch can sometimes be paddled upstream. If you are traveling south on Reigelsville Milford Road, look for the right turn onto Old River Road just after the bridge over the Musconetcong River which itself looks more like a creek. alot of carp in blue . Class II and Class III rapids. (Move your car to the takeout at the public access off Route 662 near Lake Ontelaunee.) There are signs. in Reading with most of the remainder between Reading and Oley becoming unnumbered except along the concurrencies with US222 and US422 Bus. Ontelaunee lake is a popular outdoor recreation destination and a popular fishing spot that is reputable for having colossal bass and catfish. 19.5 mi. 0 (610) 298-4653. To find it, look for the D&L Trail Cove Road Trailhead sign on the east side of 145 at the north end of Laurys Station. 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