Nippenose Valley Observations
The summit of north White Deer Ridge on route forty four allows for a view of the Nippenose valley below. From this elevation one is able to get a clear look at the sandstone that marks the ridge, as well as the limestone of the valley itself. Of the two rocks, it is probable that the sandstone would be more resistant to weathering, due to its elevation in the ridge and composition. The primary benefit of this stop is that it allows an overview. From this perspective one can identify that the valley runs east to west, with the beds dipping north to south.…
