The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through Eastern Pennsylvania, from Philadelphia’s northern metro area to Mountain Top in the Appalachians. It follows the historical canal and railroad routes at the core of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, where natural resources and human ingenuity combined to power the nation’s Industrial Revolution.
26 miles of uninterrupted rail trail runs through Lehigh Gorge State Park, which extends from White Haven to Glen Onoko. The entire length of Lehigh Gorge is ideal for walking or off-road biking. The surface is crushed stone. Please refer to the DCNR Lehigh Gorge State Park website for the latest details.
Parts of the 140 miles have been damaged since 2021’s Hurricane Ida. However, from White Haven to Morrisville, the trail is well marked, has mile markers, crushed stone trail conditions are good, and of course, the scenery along the Lehigh River is still beautiful.
The Rockport Trailhead and Glen Onoko Trailhead are both also Lehigh River Water Trail access points. Please refer to Wildlands Conservancy’s Lehigh River Water Trail website for more information on trips along the water trail.
An excellent source of information about the Lehigh Gap and Lehigh Gorge State Park segment of the trail can be found here.
It’s a beautiful day to hit the D&L! Pick up the trail in Jim Thorpe and stop by Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co at 76 Broadway afterward for a celebratory cider or mulled wine.