The Rocks Are Alive With Music

Ringing Rocks

Upper Black Eddy, PA

I have heard of Ringing Rocks over the years but had never made the trek out there. Last summer we finally made it and were not disappointed! 

Ringing Rocks had a lot to offer that made it worth the hour drive. The park is 123 acres that include a 7-acre boulder field, a fifteen-foot tall waterfall, and beautiful scenery. The really cool thing about the boulder field is that if hit with a hammer, the rocks make a ringing sound. It isn't known why the rocks make a bell-like sound or even why there are there.  It is just one of those things that nature created. The kids had a blast banging the rocks but that also could have been because they got to hold a hammer!

I would highly recommend that you wear a pair of sturdy shoes because climbing on, over and around those rocks was not easy! But it was so worth it once we made it across. We came across a stream that had a small waterfall. Max found a frog that sat almost like a guardian over the stream. The kids enjoyed dipping their feet in the cool water and watching the waterfall from rocks. 

We followed the trail until we came to a fork in the road. After a quick vote, we took the right path. Down this path, we discovered High Falls, a gorgeous waterfall. High Falls is Bucks County's largest waterfall. The kids were in awe of the rushing water, of the amazing rainbow that sparkled over the water and the snake we happened to stumble across. After the waterfall, we somehow ended up off the trail. Probably because the kids were leading the way. It was still cool to wander around trees taller than ourselves and to point out various bugs. 

This was one of those parks that is an all-day affair. We arrived around 10 am and didn't leave till almost 2 pm. But at no point were the kids bored or uncomfortable. Once at the car, I changed Max out of his wet clothes to dry clothes. He can't resist water so we just roll with it now. All in all, this was a great hike!

Our Stats

Pros: Waterfall, Rocks that 'sing'

Cons: Crossing the rock field may be difficult with smaller children

Sam's Recommendation: "What's not to like? The river and waterfall were super cool and I liked how the rocks made different noises when you hit them."

Max's Recommendation: "Watching the frog and insets."

My Recommendation: "Bring a hammer and be prepared for a long hike!"

Overall Rating 8/10