From Edison · River Road · PA-32

This full-day version starts in Edison (Menlo Park). The first 41 miles go out on back roads, mostly US-1 and PA-32, to Washington Crossing, where the good part begins. The core stretch, River Road · PA-32, runs 42 miles to Easton.

The ride home is the quick way: 57 miles on I-78 and I-287 back to Edison. All in, it's about 140 miles and 4 hours in the saddle, before any stops for gas, food or photos. There's time to take it easy.

Full-day version that starts in Edison: it adds the ride there and back to River Road · PA-32. Here is what you'll find on the core stretch:

PA-32 hugs the Delaware and the canal from Washington Crossing to Easton, through stone villages like New Hope, Lumberville and Upper Black Eddy. It's narrow and quiet, with gentle bends under the trees: a good pick for a pack that wants scenery and coffee stops more than technical riding. Heads up: it closes often after floods and the northern half has potholes, so check conditions before you go. Keep it quiet through town, and expect New Hope to be packed on weekends.