Tyler contains many clearly marked trails and offers beautiful views; The Schofield Ford Covered Bridge

Before I started using a GPS compass, I was lost all the time. Sometimes it was fun getting lost, challenging myself to solve the mystery and find my way back to the trailhead as I noted landmarks along the way. One of my favorite parks is Tyler State Park. No doubt, the 10.5 miles of paved trails and 4 miles of gravel hiking trails along the park’s 1,711 acres provide the perfect hike after the rains, which just don’t seem to end these days. Tyler contains well-marked trails with kiosks and take-along maps at most of the park entrances. There are several picnic areas equipped with tables, drinking water, and restrooms. Some of the quaint homes and structures within the park date back to the 1700s, and the Schofield Ford Covered Bridge, within the park, is the longest covered bridge among The Bridges of Bucks County. It spans 170 feet across the width of the Neshaminy, standing tall on its original stone abutments. I’ve always wanted to rent a canoe at the park’s boathouse and cruise quietly down the Neshaminy Creek exploring the wildlife. This park has so much to offer that 60 Hikes, 60 Miles from Philadelphia features two hikes within the park: one that begins at the park’s main entrance to the east, and the other further north, which begins near the covered bridge. So if you are tired of solving mysteries of where the trails may lead, or just need yet another paved trail to avoid the muck and the mud, Tyler State Park is the perfect hike for you. After all, with all the dark clouds looming overhead lately, who wants to feel lost and confused?  Here’s the link to the park’s website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/tyler.aspx

The bridge spans the width of the Neshaminy Creek.

Keep on moving forward; just imagine how much more we will appreciate the sun when it finally arrives.

Sandra