Money Rocks Park, PA

See slideshow of Money Rocks hike

Drove to Money Rocks Park in Lancaster County today to hike the trails and check out the scenic overlook. Passed several Amish horse-and-buggies on Route 322; the horses' hooves make such a lovely sound! There were only a couple of cars in the parking lot on this perfect, sunny fall day, and in my 3-hour excursion I encountered only one other person in the woods. Amazing.
In the name Money Rocks, Rocks is a noun, not a verb; per the park web site, the name originated "because farmers in the Pequea Valley allegedly hid cash among the rocks." I didn't find any money, just an empty pack of Camels. The slideshow tells the story of the overlook, which is indeed spectacular (you must ignore the quarry at the bottom of the cliff; I am baffled that the County officials permit this at such a scenic spot. Perhaps they feel that Hawk Mountain, the Pinnacle, and Chickies Rock provide sufficient breathtaking overlooks for one county, so they can afford to downgrade this one). A beautiful walk on a beautiful day.