The road passes more homes and fully enters Philadelphia upon passing under SEPTA's Fox Chase Line south of the Ryers station in the Ryers neighborhood. Look carefully, and youll find a small inlet at the north east end of the island. You can try the land around Lake Ontelaunee. [1] In addition, the lake provides a venue for hunters, fishermen, and hikers. But in spring and fall or even on summer weekdays, its a good place to paddle. Reservoir. PA73 heads into Northeast Philadelphia and becomes a four-lane road as it runs through commercial areas, reaching a bridge over CSX's Trenton Subdivision railroad line. This may not be a trail to bring your young children too. 10 reviews. Follow this dirt road to the parking lot. [4][7], The Skippack Pike, a portion of PA73 between Skippack and Bethlehem Pike in Whitemarsh, dates back to 1713, when settlers in Skippack petitioned Philadelphia officials for a road to their community for purposes of hauling grain to the mill in Whitemarsh. some of the graffiti was cute. This launch ramp provides access to the west end of Beltzville lake. Try this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Blandon, Pennsylvania. Tohickon Creek cascades into the lake at the top end of the cove. Acquisition of the land began immediately and was complete by 1973. Berks is known for its famous fairs and festivals featuring excellent music and mouth-watering food. Beltzville can get busy with power boats, but the eastern end of the lake features two long arms that are fascinating to explore, and the whole area is a no-wake zone. 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. By 1940, the entire length of PA73 was paved. The Ontelaunee time zone is Eastern Daylight Time which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Follow the narrow lane as far as you can down the hill. 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. Due to the water's large fish population, many bird species can be found in the area. Maindencreek Township. [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. PA73 passes near urban homes and commercial development and comes to a ramp to northbound I-95 at the Princeton Avenue intersection. This a popular place to start an easy paddle with multiple take-out options to make a short or longer trip. For a bigger challenge, head to the right. This is the put-in for the Upper half or Section I of the Lehigh River Gorge. Boat Rental: NO See Mongaup, takeout above for information on the paddling. Full whitewater equipment required. The area by the ramp, between Lambertville on the New Jersey side and New Hope on the Pennsylvania side, can be handled in any boat. While driving around Lake Ontelaunee we were looking for the Graffiti Bridge. The route heads into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, crossing the Manatawny Creek before curving southeast and passing through the community of Pleasantville. If you have visited Ontelaunee Lake before, please share your experience with a comment below. The lake is interesting to explore, but not large enough for the wind to kick up a chop. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. images may appear on the page in which the commentary appears. Watch carefully for the sign to the access drive, its easy to miss. 3.7K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group Fishing friends gathering together. Find directions to Ontelaunee, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. The address is 274 Rio Dam Road, Glen Spey, N.Y. Water bodies near Otelaunee Lake in Berks that you can go kayaking or rent a boat are the Schuylkill River, Tulpehocken Creek, Blue Marsh Lake, Green Lane Park, and many others. This trail will likely be navigable for most wheelchairs/mobility equipment or stroller users. The route gains a center left-turn lane and runs past residential and commercial development, passing to the northeast of Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park and MossRehab hospital. Lake Ontelaunee is a reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in Reading, covering 1082 acres. Theres very little boat traffic here, and its fun to paddle to the left, go under the Route 313 bridge, and explore the creek on the other side. There do not appear to be any designated accessible parking spaces within 1.0 miles of the trailhead. PA73 was shifted to its current alignment in eastern Montgomery County in the 1950s. Drive: 33 min. View across frozen Lake Ontelaunee. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. REVISIONS HISTORY - Lake Ontelaunee, a reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is set to replace Centralia's late Graffiti Highway. Also in the 1930s, US422/PA73 was shifted to follow Mineral Spring Road between Reading and Mount Penn. Bach Steel - Experts at historic truss bridge restoration. 6. Bean runs its kayaking school and the usual meeting spot for moonlight paddles. Class I and II rapids with numerous slow stretches. Latitude: 40.471310 Longitude: -75.920610 ( 40.471310,-75.920610 ). HistoricBridges.org is NOT a government agency, does not represent or This trail is great for road biking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. A two-mile paddle will take you to the Tohickon launch. Just after the second bridge youll see the boat ramp on the left, and just past it, an open parking area on the right. During the trip, watch for the dam at. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. The address is 2 Riverside Drive, Phillipsburg, NJ. The boat launch is at the opposite end of the lot. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. Get directions, reviews and information for Lake Ontelaunee in Fleetwood, PA. You can also find other Lake on MapQuest . This is the most popular place to launch for an easy drift down to the Route 33 take-out. Location: West Shore Drive (PA-1003) Over Lake Ontelaunee In Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States We also have great deals available on the following lakes that match your search criteria. Boat Launch Ramp: NO Ontelaunee Reservoir, and as such, the bridge is a contributing structure to Boating or no boating, a. It's like Graffiti Highway but much more scenic. There used to be an amusement park here, now its all grown over. Reply to BillC-PA BillC-PA See more on AllTrails Website: http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/ontelaunee-lake-loop The parking area is just off Old Church Road on the southeast side of the road, to the north of the bridge across the lake. The future of this bridge is uncertain. Heads up that the only other people we saw out there on cloudy winter day were dog owners who had dogs unleashed. The route turns southeast through wooded areas with some residential and commercial development and intersects PA12 in Breezy Corner. The route crosses the Colebrookdale branch operated by the Colebrookdale Railroad at-grade north of the Boyertown station and continues past more residences in the eastern part of Boyertown. Flush toilets and running water on site. A walk along the lake and an abandoned bridge. The final phase of the project will build a ramp from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 and construct utility improvements; work on this phase is expected to begin in late 2020 or early 2021. Its a busy place in the summer, with unlimited horsepower out on the water. The route runs to the southwest of St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls prior to the Torresdale Avenue intersection, where the route narrows to three lanes, with one eastbound lane and two westbound lanes. 7 days. Gas. PA73 continues along Main Street and runs through residential areas in the community of Blandon, where it crosses Norfolk Southern's Reading Line at-grade. Lake Ontelaunee Bridge! There is a huge eddy next to the wave that usually makes recovery easy, but if equipment gets away from you, it can be lost. Blowing Smoke on a Frosty Morning. Crappie jigs work well in water from 2' to 40' deep, and are the most popular artificial lure for crappie ever. Ontelaunee Lake is covered by the Temple, PA US Topo Map quadrant. Nice easy trail. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "lakeontelauneebridge" Flickr tag. When you get to the White Haven put-in, look for the dirt road at the back end of the White Haven Market strip mall parking lot. Android: Open Location In Your Map or GPS App. Theres a very beat-up sign pointing to the boat ramp. 2ba. Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within a half mile of this bridge. National Bridge Inventory 2021: (Nearby Bridges), Bridgehunter.com: Historic Bridges of the United States, http://bridgehunter.com/pa/berks/61003009000000/, March 8, 2017: New Street View added by Dana and Kay Klein, December 1, 2014: Photo imported by Dave King. However, there are many other lakes and rivers nearby that you can boat, kayak, and swim in. kind, either expressed or implied. This lake is absolutely beautiful. Lake conditions, or whatever is going on at that time. This is a long-time favorite a very gentle run down to Riegelsville. You can usually paddle about three miles upstream and always one mile downstream to the dam. Disclaimer: HistoricBridges.org is a volunteer group of private PA73 comes to an interchange with US1 (Roosevelt Boulevard), intersecting the local lanes at-grade and passing over the express lanes. state highway over Ontelaunee Lake that is the Reading water supply. There are park bathrooms a short walk in either direction from the parking lot. Here, PA73 continued east along Church Road, Township Line Road, and Cottman Avenue to US1. 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First timers will want to go with someone who knows the river. There are some great views of the lake from the bridge. bridge to be demolished. When you enter the park area, turn left and then keep to the right. On the outskirts of Reading, PA, Lake Ontelaunee is a 1,100-acre reservoir with unique fishing opportunities. The area around the dam on Highway 73 is one good observation point. Owners and users of bridges have the The route splits from Bethlehem Pike by heading southeast onto two-lane undivided Church Road, passing suburban neighborhoods and entering Springfield Township. PA73 comes to an intersection with PA113 in a commercial area and continues through the community of Skippack, where it is lined with homes and businesses. PA73 heads east and crosses into Colebrookdale Township, where it makes a turn to the south. At the western end of Raritan Bay, one can paddle for miles up along Staten Island to the northeast or toward Keyport and beyond to the southeast. Drive through the lot and around the left side of the building at the back of the lot. be considered for this bridge. Monitoring location 01470761 is associated with a STREAM in BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. 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. 7. There is a porta-potti by the parking lot. This is the best place for paddlers new to moving water to practice what theyve learned in the winter pool classes. Park and Garden in Hamburg. Depending on the water level, the paddler and the boat, this stretch can sometimes be paddled upstream. Past this, PA73 continues southeast past more dense residential areas to the southwest of the Holmesburg neighborhood. [9], When the state began maintenance over roads via the Sproul Road Bill that was signed on May31,1911,[11] the system did not include the direct ReadingPhiladelphia routes that PA73 and US422 are today. There is a launch area for small craft, but not a launch ramp for trailered boats. Lake Hauto Club. Its a full five miles to the far end of the lake. The route continues past several shopping centers and intersects Bustleton Avenue, at which point it passes southwest of Roosevelt Mall. our dog loved being able to go on a "hike" with is and not having to get a bath afterwards. The easternmost road, Ontelaunee Road, runs to the north side of the lake. 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. 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. December 4th, 2010, 03:09 PM #3. Porta-potty at the upper parking lot. Lake Ontelaunee Records. integrity, but structurally it has been allowed to deteriorate to the point and abutments. The road enters New Hanover Township, where the name becomes Big Road, and passes through a mix of fields and woods with some development. [32] The roundabout at PA73 and PA662 on the eastern end of Oley opened on August19,2019 while the roundabout at PA73 and PA662 on the western end of Oley opened in November2019. [15] In the 1930s, PA383 was realigned off the present-day route west of Ontelanuee Drive, having been rerouted to head north on Ontelaunee Drive. The water is very shallow until you get some distance out, and theres a lot of weed here. 2 stars. Catfish in the 8-10 pound range are often caught near the spillway with bait. line again and runs near more homes in Elkins Park. The next access point is Glen Onoko, about 12.5 miles downriver. The 1,082-acre reservoir was formed in 1926 when Maiden Creek was dammed to form Reading's primary water supply. The road heads into the Tacony neighborhood and passes more homes and businesses. Otelaunee lake is home to a large and healthy fish population. Lake Ontelaunee is the main water supply for Reading and was formed by the damming of Maiden Creek. The route passes between Burholme Park in Philadelphia and homes in Cheltenham Township. Flat & Short, nice lake view, always interesting to see abandoned areas that nature is reclaiming. Slowly follow the road that runs in front of Dunbars into the woods. Shopping. HistoricBridges.org Bridge Browser: View listed bridges within 10 miles (16 kilometers) of this bridge. Lake Hauto Club. we will meet at the below location for a walking tour of the trails around the lake and the now infamous graffiti bridge.. The eastbound alternate truck route followed PA309 and Paper Mill Road. However, there are many other lakes and rivers nearby that you can boat, kayak, and swim in. Write Review. Past this, the route crosses Ironstone Creek twice and begins to run parallel to the creek, which is located southwest of the road. number of such bridges being demolished in Pennsylvania, one would expect the Just after the second bridge you'll see the boat ramp on the left, and just past it, an open parking area on the right. Launch ramp and dock, gravel beach for kayak and canoe launching. Claim this business Share. Bathrooms on site. Truck was signed in 2013. At the east end of Oley, PA662 splits to the southeast at a roundabout and PA73 continues east on West Philadelphia Avenue past residential development. There are no facilities at the launch site, but there are public restrooms in the train station. After paddle refreshments at Blue Moon, 114 S. Broadway in South Amboy, are recommended. The launch is on a very slow pool of water that runs about a quarter mile downstream to the wing dam. Local birders call this the Bailey Creek area. Find Best Western Hotels & Resorts nearby Sponsored. But when it runs, the creek offers a great ride that ends too soon, where the stream empties into the Delaware River. Willow Grove Naval Air Station. 7 reviews. Directions Nearby Lake Ontelaunee is a 1,082-acre reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania owned by the City of Reading. A large dedication ceremony was held in 1929. [25], On November24,1998, an act of the Pennsylvania General Assembly designated the portion of PA73 between North Wales Road and Butler Pike in Whitpain Township as the POW/MIA Memorial Highway in honor of soldiers who are prisoner of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA). Legislative Route197 connected Reading to Philadelphia along the PA73 corridor in 1911. responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of this or any other HistoricBridges.org information. It was a nice one hour drive through mainly rural areas and woodlands. Popular attractions in Berks, Pennsylvania, near Ontelaunee Lake, include The Pagoda, fishing habits is with a local fishing guide, Fishing For Fall Bass | Fall Bass Fishing Lures, Lakes, and Tips, Best Fishing Holes for Anglers in Lake Erie. But without danger you can paddle all the way around the big island that stretches downstream from just below the ramp. The fauna near Lake Ontelaunee is as remarkable as the places themselves. It followed Cottman Avenue, US13 (Frankford Avenue), and US422 (Levick Street) to the bridge. Follow the road down the hill to the parking lot. Unload your gear and then drive the car back up the hill to the nearest available parking spot. If traveling south on Route 29, keep right where the road splits as you approach the I-95 intersection. we saw spongebob and stitch and bill from gravity falls. Report Closed. StrangeAgo September 18, 2022. Ontelaunee-Reading Watershed Photos (54) Directions Print/PDF map Length 3.9 miElevation gain 255 ftRoute type Out & back Discover this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Lake Ontelaunee Dam is covered by the Temple, PA US Topo Map quadrant . [4][5], PA73 crosses into Douglass Township in Montgomery County and continues along East Philadelphia Avenue into commercial areas, widening into a four-lane divided highway as it reaches a diamond interchange with PA100. [3] After the TaconyPalmyra Bridge was built in 1929,[17] the eastern terminus was moved to its current location on the bridge at the New Jersey state line. Rangers are usually on duty directing traffic. 17.9 mi. If you use the canal, youll have to portage in Bethlehem to switch from river to canal, and again to get around the remains of a canal lock about halfway back. Re: Looking to hunt land in berks 5C/5B. 2 reviews. Lake Ontelaunee is located in Berks County. 0 (610) 298-4653. Bass, perch, crappie and catfish fishing in southeast PA. | Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us |, Site Maps, About Us, Advertising, Terms & Contact Us. If you need fishing tackle, or are looking for a fishing guide or fishing charter please visit Tackle, Guides, Charters Google maps took me to the wrong side of the lake. If not, park in one of the overflow areas on the grass to the left of the road before you reach the paved lot. Because of deteriorating bridge conditions they closed off the bridge and local young people turned it into the graffiti highway. 0 (570 . Use this map to find the put-in for the Mongaup. Easily add multiple stops, see live traffic and road conditions. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes Photo Galleries and Videos: Lake Ontelaunee Bridge Bridge Photo-Documentation Original / Full Size Photos A collection of overview and detail photos. beautiful structure that was built in 1928 to cross the newly created Pennsylvania Route73 (PA73) is a 62.32-mile (100.29km) long eastwest state highway in southeastern Pennsylvania. This is where L.L. The Lake was developed in 1926 to extend and improve the water supply of the City of Reading by damming Maiden Creek. Launching is easy, but if coming ashore here be prepared to deal with some current. Boating or no boating, a Pennsylvania Fishing License is required to fish from shore legally. Kutztown Campground New Dutch Campground - 610 683-1131, Lake Ontelaunee City Of Reading, PA DRAINAGE AREA - 1,893 mi. The river becomes more difficult beyond that point. I was fortunate to visit the highway in 2018 (see my Graffiti Highway photos ). A large dedication ceremony was held in 1929. Grocery. You do have to carry boats down a short flight of steps to the beach, where at low tide rocky fill is exposed. County: Berks. Located in Olde Kensington, just a few blocks away from the . September 14, 2017 by Alexa Freyman Lake Ontelaunee is a 1,082-acre reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania owned by the City of Reading. First timers will want to go with someone who knows the river. Accessibility: There do not appear to be any designated accessible spaces in the paved street parking off of West Shore Drive at the northeast end of the trail. Wileys Bridge: Man-made: 1.1 mi: Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground: Man-made: 1.2 mi: Ontelaunee Lake: Water 1958 Aerial of Pleasant Valley. Dick hunting near the trail head. There is very little boat traffic, and none of it is high speed. Latest Reviews By Date. It was formed in 2019.[35]. It was built regulations, regardless of any HistoricBridges.org information. At peak flows, the lot will flood. Hell hand you the sign-in sheet. View Archived National Bridge Inventory Report - Has Additional Details and Evaluation. [19] The route was realigned to follow Greenwood Avenue from Church Road to Jenkintown, where it turned southeast onto Township Line Road. So this is a great place to test your fishing skills while fishing from shore. Bathrooms and a nice picnic area. City of Reading Waterworks/Ontelaunee Reservoir. The road becomes Main Street and heads south on the border between the borough of Schwenksville to the west and Lower Frederick Township to the east, running between wooded neighborhoods to the west and the Perkiomen Creek and Perkiomen Trail to the east. When you join LVCC, you get to take advantage of the many benefits, such as: a monthly newsletter, ability to borrow equipment, club trips, winter pool sessions, social events, instruction and much more! citizens. Site has porta potties, no other conveniences. Youll see it on the right just after you turn onto Lehigh Street. Created in 1940, the lake has a reputation as one of the top bass lakes in this . Lake Ontelaunee Created by the damming of Maiden Creek in 1926, Lake Ontelaunee is a reservoir in Pennsylvania's Berks County. Ontelaunee Lake has the following amenities based off of . This three span reinforced concrete arch bridge is a Due to health ( CKD chronic kidney disorder ) I have not gotten out much to fish for the past 3 yrs. 1,075 sqft. The paddle back up against the current builds character. License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike (CC BY-SA). Parking Area Lake Ontelaunee Trails. We had some his laughs at the graffiti, though much was vulgar FYI. PA 73 was adopted as Legislative Route197, the main route that connected Philadelphia and its northwest suburbs. Furnace Creek Trail to Pinnacle Trail Loop, Pulpit Rock, Red Trail, and Furnace Creek Trail Loop, Pulpit Rock, The Pinnacle, and Blue Rocks Loop, Antietam Lake to Mount Penn Loop via Ferndale and Gravity Trails, Schuylkill River Trail: Hamburg to Auburn, Appalachian Trail to Pinnacle Trail to Furnace Creek Trail Loop, Appalachian, Pinnacle, Valley Rim, and Pulpit Rock Trail Loop, Woodcutter, TNT, Figure 8, Bobblehead, Rock-Log, Quiet Meow Trail, Gravity, Alternate Orchard, TNT, and Raw XL Trail Loop. Predating the Interstate and U.S. Highway Systems, the Skippack Pike, a modern section of the route, served as the primary connector between Philadelphia and the northwest suburbs. If you do not see him, then fill out the sheet on the stand just beyond the far end of the parking lot. 0 (570) 645-7100. If traveling west on Route 143, pass Jacobs Church in Jacksonville and continue to Leaser Road. Access is at the end of Park Drive off S. 24th Street/Oxford Drive. 5 stars. [4][5], At this point, PA662 joins PA73 for a concurrency, and the two routes follow Memorial Highway into Oley Township. 4. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. No facilities at the launch area. Monongahela River mile 1 to mile 42 Monongahela River mile 42 to mile 86 Monongahela River mile 86 to mile 128.7 Ohio River mile 12 to mile 32 Ohio River mile 1 to mile 12 Ohio River mile 32 to mile 87 CONNEAUT HARBOR OHIO CONTINUATION TO BRAMELL POINT DELAWARE RIVER PHILADELPHIA AND CAMDEN WATERFRONTS DUNKIRK HARBOR NEW YORK INSET Its a good drive from the Lehigh Valley, but worth the miles. 61 N to Rt. Just keep going and turn left when there appears to be a dead-end. Anglers come here to catch various fish species, especially bass, Pennsylvania is known for its incredible fishing, and the best way to learn about the area and its, Regulations guiding Lake Ontelaunee are pretty extreme, given that it is a water reservoir for Reading city. But as you drive up Rio Dam Road, look for Crane Springs Road and Power House Road, both dirt roads that start together on the right. Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within a half mile of this bridge. You may also encounter a Rio Dam employee. This is another nationally known birding site, famous for it's fall hawk migrations. PA73 gains a center left-turn lane and crosses Castor Avenue near the Rhawnhurst neighborhood. Lodging: NEARBY You can also ice fish during the winter on Lake Ontelaunee for pickerel, bass, and northern pike. (Move your car to the takeout at the public access off Route 662 near Lake Ontelaunee.) The Best Summer Fishing For BassSummertime fishing can vary greatly depending on where you are. While visiting the trail there were several people walking and fishing from the bridge. You can walk your boat back to the parking area. Took my dog. Welcome home to this beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property built in 2021! Information could include technical Location: PA Route 73 Bridge, Ontelaunee Dam, Lake Ontelaunee. But as soon as the river cuts through the opening at the center of the dam, it becomes a complex whitewater play area. to remain in good condition. as per an article printed 5-26-15 in the reading eagle the maidencreek township supervisors are delaying making a decision on this bridge.the options are removal,rehabilitation or full rehabilitation of the bridge.also maidencreek township is arguing about ownership of the bridge once work is done with pendot.any future articles printed in the paper I will print here. A porta pottie is also on site. Turn right onto Leaser, and then right again when you get to Follweiler Court. Its also a good starting point to cut over to the Cheesequake River, an expansive salt marsh. 2/5. So peaceful, the water was beautiful, the nature was gorgeous. Since then, Pennsylvanians have been looking for a new stretch of . 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