white cliffs of conoy

white cliffs of conoy印象

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  Mensamomof3

  I've never seen a landfill as beautiful as these cliffs! Essentially created with the leftover limestone and dolomite from the old Billmyer quarry, these white mountains overlooking the Susquehanna create a beautiful, peaceful place to reflect.Recently opened to the public, the bike trail was getting quite a bit of (mostly walking) use the day I went. A handwritten sign told me which way to head down the path, and, having been recently paved, it was a very easy and pleasant ride. The path is mostly flat. However, it is about 1.5 miles to get to the cliffs, so I would strongly suggest biking over walking, especially if you have young ones along for the adventure. Because, let's face it -- the 1.5 miles down may be fine, but the 1.5 miles back may do you in!Along the way you will see the remnants of buildings once associated with the quarry. Once you get to the cliffs, you can climb down to the water's edge -- a slight bit easier than climbing up loose limestone, so beware!The train tracks are also still in use, so be cautious. However, a good natured train engineer was happy to blow the train horn for us, adding to the silly fun of the day.