Monday September 24, 2012

River street in Northumberland

Danville PA to Duncannon PA 101km 766m vertical climb

Tim resting by the Suskahanna

We had our earliest start ever and left our hotel shortly after 9.  We passed through Northumberland/Sunbury where the Susquehanna and Lackawanna Rivers combine.  The town of Sunbury has built major defences against flooding and lookout posts dot the river dyke.   We decided to follow a minor road to Duncannon.   The road was hilly, steep and sparsely populated.  The shoulder was narrow or non existent and the truck traffic was heavy.  It wasn’t the best, but the drivers in Pennsylvania are considerate and we did well.     After lunch the road improved and the route followed the river closely so the terrain was flatter and the riding faster.   We arrived at the Doyle Hotel in Duncannon to find it is a hostel for hikers walking the Appalachian trail.  Our room cost 32.50 and the bathroom is down the hall.  But they have the best food in town and 3 local beers on tap.

The Doyle Hotel, Duncannon