This is an ideal area for cycling with its almost traffic-free and wooded back roads and fascinating ecology. The ride passes several ponds, two of which represent the northernmost extent of the bald cypress trees growing out of the water in swamps for which the Deep South is famous. At Trussum Pond you will feel like you are pedaling through a Louisiana bayou and at Trap Pond you will pedal through a great state park where there are lots of facilities. As the route passes Portsville, you can take a bird-watching detour through the Nanticoke Wildlife Area. The traffic is light on this route except on Route 54 and crossing Route 13.