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Visited on a Wednesday at 2 pm and it was pretty busy. Short little hike to the boulder field. Hop In there with your hammer and start banging!! Magical mystery resonates from this place. Rock hop boulder to boulder and test your mountain goat skills. Venture a little further down the trail and you will find Buck's County largest waterfall. It's a rocky trail so maybe grab some high top hiking boots and a set of walking poles to make the journey a little easier. Kid friendly hike except for the boulder field.
The family had a lot of fun here. The boulders were a little challenging for the kids at some points, but they made it. Many kids under 5 will need a lot of help. Kids over 5 may need help at some spots too. It was fairly easy to find the musical rocks, and it was a really cool experience. We were playing the rocks for about a half hour or so, and then finished with a hike to the waterfall. The hike itself is quite easy, so very kid friendly. Parking lot gets crowded. When we left there were cars parked on the road outside. So I'd recommend arriving early in order to get a park.
Some call it mysterious and unusual others say its a natural phenomenon! Its ringing rocks park. Located in beautiful Bucks county. It's a park which features a small hiking trail and also a boulder park. Make sure to bring your hammer so you can hear the large rocks make a sound! My being overrides my doing and me being immersed in nature reminds me of just that. Everytime I'm in nature, I'm grateful to observe the natural movement of the waterfall gracefully flowing down the stream. The peace and harmony of the trees swaying while the birds sing, brings a natural stillness to my space and energy. Overall this park is family friendly. The hike is no more than a mile which loops around to discover the breathtaking waterfall. Parking is easy, just simply park in their parking lot and have great fun and exploration.
This park was a bust. We visited the park only because we had been told the main attraction is the ringing rocks, so we decided to go today with the family and kids. Parking was a bit tight, but it is free. We walked over to the ringing rocks with a 10 minute walk and there it is a sea of rocks in the middle of the park.. i guess is all about the marketing. The rocks have different sounds depending on size and wether they are flat against ground or on top of other rocks. Nothing amazing and definitely not worth a 2 hr drive from Bayside , Queens. We happened to be in the area visiting a friend and we figured we go for a walk. Well on top of that today there were a lot of wasps on the park, so we got stung by them, 2 adults and 1 child got several stings, so we end up leaving the park right away.
Fun way to spend an hour or two. Bring a hammer and listen to the different "ringing" sounds from the different rocks. Parking is VERY difficult, and traversing the boulder field can be treacherous. Some nice trails to wander after you're done banging the rocks!
What a fun place! We went here in the dead of winter, it was coated in snow and still beautiful and fun! I can only imagine how gorgeous and awesome this place is in the summer, we will definitely come back once it's in full bloom. We happened to be in the area so wanted to see it. There's ample parking, porta potties. Short walk to the rocks, posted map with the trails, there's a waterfall but we didn't walk to it, next time! Bring a hammer!
I was not sure what to expect on this trip but I had such a great time and I'm so happy my friend suggested that I bring a hammer. It's not very long of a hike up to the rocks and there is also a waterfall and longer hiking trail nearby.
Loved ringing rocks! We brought our hammers and played some jams on the rocks :) then hiked and made our way back up to the waterfall which was absolutely beautiful
Bring good shoes and hike about 200 yards on the marked trail and immediately you will find yourself immersed in a field of boulders. Wanting to learn more about this park I found out that Only about a third of the rocks ring, and for a long time why the rocks rang at all was unclear. However, in 1965 a group of scientists crushed, broke, and sliced the rocks. After performing numerous tests, they found that while all the rocks do in fact ring, they often do so at tones lower than the human ear can perceive. Interactions between these low tones create any audible sounds. However, the exact mechanism by which they ring still remains elusive, and it may have to do with the freeze-thaw cycle that helped created the boulder field in the first place. Though many are tempted to illegally pocket a ringing rock for later use, it is futile, as the rocks lose their musical ability once taken away from the other stones. Other areas in Eastern Pennsylvania are Stony Garden in Bucks County, Ringing Rocks Park near Pottstown, Montgomery County and the Devil's Race Course in Franklin County.
Pretty cool Boulder field. We drove for over an hour to get here. It was a pretty scenic drive though, very nice. There isnt much to do here besides banging on the rocks with a hammer. I'm glad we took the ride. I'd come up again if there were someone who's never been here wanted to come. We stopped for lunch in Frenchtown afterwards it was a pretty good day. I suggest it completely. There are also picnic tables if you wanted to do that. Very nice.
That's a lot of rocks! This is a cute little park though there isn't a ton to do. There's the iconic boulder field which is more visually pleasing than one would expect. It's also much harder to navigate than it looks so make sure to bring sturdy shoes and maybe a walking stick. As of today's date the waterfall that's often spoke of has run dry. While disappointing, it's now possible to walk in it's dried up bed so that makes for an interesting experience. While it's a cool natural wonder, I'm docking points for lack of facilities, lack of activities (hitting rocks gets old after a while), and their terrible parking lot which is cramped and practically hidden. Also there's tons of screaming children. It's worth a look, not something is really go out if my way to see again though.
What do we say? Bring a hammer Bang on rocks Pray that you don't need to use the bathroom You have the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. So the thought that one of the other visitors is a hammer wielding psycho and help is miles and miles of bad cell reception away may cross your mind. More than once. Bring the family and enjoy. Go to "Bobolink Dairy" Farms after for cheese and the "Ships Inn" for Lunch, both about 10 min away.
Brought a hammer and tried out the rocks, they really do ring! It was so much fun to climb the boulders. The loop hiking trail which is represented by a white dash on trees takes you past multiple waterfalls that are very beautiful. Would go again. There was a porta potty in the parking lot with picnic tables.
1 month ago
I forgot about this one for a few months. The point of the visit was to come in spring when it rains a bit more to try and see the High Falls Creek waterfall. Why does spring time matter? Well, in theory it does but it doesn't. The waterfall for a good portion of the year doesn't exist. No rain equals a pile of rocks where as good snow melts or consistent rain equals a small waterfall. Finding the falls area is no big secret as the below map shows. From the parking lot, either take the trail that heads towards the right versus anything to the left which leads to the boulder field or you can walk through the boulder field and on the other side turn hard right and after a mile or so, you'll find the creek/falls area. buckscounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13159/Ringing-Rocks-Map?bidId= The same basic ideals still apply. Don't forget to bring yo-self a hammer to this fine spot and you too can follow the immortal words of the good doctor: Keep their heads ringing! (Ring ding dong Ring-a-ding ding ding dong) read more
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6 years ago
Visited on a Wednesday at 2 pm and it was pretty busy. Short little hike to the boulder field. Hop In there with your hammer and start banging!! Magical mystery resonates from this place. Rock hop boulder to boulder and test your mountain goat skills. Venture a little further down the trail and you will find Buck's County largest waterfall. It's a rocky trail so maybe grab some high top hiking boots and a set of walking poles to make the journey a little easier. Kid friendly hike except for the boulder field. read more
The family had a lot of fun here. The boulders were a little challenging for the kids at some points, but they made it. Many kids under 5 will need a lot of help. Kids over 5 may need help at some spots too. It was fairly easy to find the musical rocks, and it was a really cool experience. We were playing the rocks for about a half hour or so, and then finished with a hike to the waterfall. The hike itself is quite easy, so very kid friendly. Parking lot gets crowded. When we left there were cars parked on the road outside. So I'd recommend arriving early in order to get a park. read more
Some call it mysterious and unusual others say its a natural phenomenon! Its ringing rocks park. Located in beautiful Bucks county. It's a park which features a small hiking trail and also a boulder park. Make sure to bring your hammer so you can hear the large rocks make a sound! My being overrides my doing and me being immersed in nature reminds me of just that. Everytime I'm in nature, I'm grateful to observe the natural movement of the waterfall gracefully flowing down the stream. The peace and harmony of the trees swaying while the birds sing, brings a natural stillness to my space and energy. Overall this park is family friendly. The hike is no more than a mile which loops around to discover the breathtaking waterfall. Parking is easy, just simply park in their parking lot and have great fun and exploration. read more
This park was a bust. We visited the park only because we had been told the main attraction is the ringing rocks, so we decided to go today with the family and kids. Parking was a bit tight, but it is free. We walked over to the ringing rocks with a 10 minute walk and there it is a sea of rocks in the middle of the park.. i guess is all about the marketing. The rocks have different sounds depending on size and wether they are flat against ground or on top of other rocks. Nothing amazing and definitely not worth a 2 hr drive from Bayside , Queens. We happened to be in the area visiting a friend and we figured we go for a walk. Well on top of that today there were a lot of wasps on the park, so we got stung by them, 2 adults and 1 child got several stings, so we end up leaving the park right away. read more
Fun way to spend an hour or two. Bring a hammer and listen to the different "ringing" sounds from the different rocks. Parking is VERY difficult, and traversing the boulder field can be treacherous. Some nice trails to wander after you're done banging the rocks! read more
6 years ago
What a fun place! We went here in the dead of winter, it was coated in snow and still beautiful and fun! I can only imagine how gorgeous and awesome this place is in the summer, we will definitely come back once it's in full bloom. We happened to be in the area so wanted to see it. There's ample parking, porta potties. Short walk to the rocks, posted map with the trails, there's a waterfall but we didn't walk to it, next time! Bring a hammer! read more
4 years ago
I was not sure what to expect on this trip but I had such a great time and I'm so happy my friend suggested that I bring a hammer. It's not very long of a hike up to the rocks and there is also a waterfall and longer hiking trail nearby. read more
5 years ago
Loved ringing rocks! We brought our hammers and played some jams on the rocks :) then hiked and made our way back up to the waterfall which was absolutely beautiful read more
Bring good shoes and hike about 200 yards on the marked trail and immediately you will find yourself immersed in a field of boulders. Wanting to learn more about this park I found out that Only about a third of the rocks ring, and for a long time why the rocks rang at all was unclear. However, in 1965 a group of scientists crushed, broke, and sliced the rocks. After performing numerous tests, they found that while all the rocks do in fact ring, they often do so at tones lower than the human ear can perceive. Interactions between these low tones create any audible sounds. However, the exact mechanism by which they ring still remains elusive, and it may have to do with the freeze-thaw cycle that helped created the boulder field in the first place. Though many are tempted to illegally pocket a ringing rock for later use, it is futile, as the rocks lose their musical ability once taken away from the other stones. Other areas in Eastern Pennsylvania are Stony Garden in Bucks County, Ringing Rocks Park near Pottstown, Montgomery County and the Devil's Race Course in Franklin County. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Pretty cool Boulder field. We drove for over an hour to get here. It was a pretty scenic drive though, very nice. There isnt much to do here besides banging on the rocks with a hammer. I'm glad we took the ride. I'd come up again if there were someone who's never been here wanted to come. We stopped for lunch in Frenchtown afterwards it was a pretty good day. I suggest it completely. There are also picnic tables if you wanted to do that. Very nice. read more
12 years ago
That's a lot of rocks! This is a cute little park though there isn't a ton to do. There's the iconic boulder field which is more visually pleasing than one would expect. It's also much harder to navigate than it looks so make sure to bring sturdy shoes and maybe a walking stick. As of today's date the waterfall that's often spoke of has run dry. While disappointing, it's now possible to walk in it's dried up bed so that makes for an interesting experience. While it's a cool natural wonder, I'm docking points for lack of facilities, lack of activities (hitting rocks gets old after a while), and their terrible parking lot which is cramped and practically hidden. Also there's tons of screaming children. It's worth a look, not something is really go out if my way to see again though. read more
What do we say? Bring a hammer Bang on rocks Pray that you don't need to use the bathroom You have the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. So the thought that one of the other visitors is a hammer wielding psycho and help is miles and miles of bad cell reception away may cross your mind. More than once. Bring the family and enjoy. Go to "Bobolink Dairy" Farms after for cheese and the "Ships Inn" for Lunch, both about 10 min away. read more
6 years ago
9 years ago
Brought a hammer and tried out the rocks, they really do ring! It was so much fun to climb the boulders. The loop hiking trail which is represented by a white dash on trees takes you past multiple waterfalls that are very beautiful. Would go again. There was a porta potty in the parking lot with picnic tables. read more
The start of a four day weekend found my wife and I taking a ride to Ringing Rocks Park. 295N up to rt. 32 on P.A. Side. Great Fall day for what I say is "Leaf Popping" with a hike and Waterfall. Scenic ride along the Delaware River through various towns. Watch those speed limits as 25mph is common throughout the ride. Enjoy the colors as you slowly wind your way up to Upper Black Eddy and the Park. Ample parking as people come and go. Accommodations are a "Johnny." A short walk down the trail is the rock field of boulders. A place to bring a hammer and pound away! It's the different sounds each rock could make that's so appealing to many. Watch your step please. Continue on down the trail towards the Waterfall which is a small hike to see. Look around, be careful, and make sure to "pack it out" A fun time out, especially in the Fall. Check it out. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
This is a very small very family friendly place. There are picnic tables in the parking area which is very wooded and rustic. The trails are all very well-maintained. The creek can be a little disappointing as there is no water when we went because we've been going through a very long dry spell. Bring your hammer and test rocks until you definitely find a difference. Only 30% Have the cool sound. read more
5 years ago
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15 years ago
Loved it, you are encouraged to hit rocks or boulders with a hammer to create a percussion that's still unable to be explained by science.. If your willing to take a slight walk there's a small waterfall down the way. Not a bad stop to check out and it's free so why not? read more
Here are some things to consider. I've had my car broken into here as well as gotten lost here (we won't go into the latter of that statement but the most important part is the beginning. I don't want that to deter anyone from coming here. The park is a beautiful, naturally carved oasis. The landscape is also very diverse; visually as well as acoustically. read more
10 years ago
I can't believe no one has monetized this neat little park. At the very least, I could see someone with a hammer rental stand. The parking lot was pretty full when we were there on a Sunday afternoon, but the park never felt full. The boulder field was interesting. My boys had a great time banging away on the rocks. The big win for me though was the hiking around the waterfall. Getting to the waterfall is easy hiking, but then you can go up and down the empty riverbed for some more difficult hiking and breathtaking views. We spent about 3.5 hours there and could have easily explored further if the kids weren't getting tired and hungry. The hiking could be treacherous if it was wet, so definitely go on a dry day. Overall, this was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. My younger son even told me it was "the only nature hike I actually liked." So there you go, high praise from a 6-year-old. read more
6 years ago
We were ecstatic how the rocks resonate different pitch sounds when hit with a hammer!!! Truly a freak of nature. Lol. For a middle aged couple as we were, just be careful when walking on the boulder field. The 15- 20-minute walk to the waterfall was anti-climactic. I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the fact that the portable toilet had not been maintained for quite a while. Typically there would be a sticker showing weekly cleaning and emptying. This portable had no sticker. It was really gross inside. read more
8 years ago
Took a day trip with family. Neat park. Take a hammer to tap the boulders. Great for hiking. read more
8 years ago
This is a very cool place! Grab a backpack and a hammer and a snack and it's a great afternoon. After my daughter and I finished with the ringing rocks, we went on the trail to the waterfall. It was a lovely day. read more
4 years ago
Great place to go for a short hike and walk around. The trail wasn't hard at all and the rocks are very popular attraction. If you hit the rocks with a hammer they resonate like a bell and make a wonderful ringing sound. There is also a beautiful waterfall along the hike. I really enjoy myself and had a lot of fun walking on the rocks and the trails. Definitely look forward to going again. read more
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