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D&H Rail Trail:
Pennsylvania
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Description:
As the trail is comprised of cinder, original ballast, and hard-packed dirt, a hybrid or mountain bike is needed to comfortably ride this intermittently rugged trail. There are a few short sections with large chunks of ballast and steep inclines where you may need to walk your bike. The trail parallels the Lackawanna River for several miles. Some areas of the trail are tree-lined, but some are out in the open, so be sure to wear sunscreen. From Simpson to Ararat, you'll be constantly pedaling because of the slight incline in the trail. But from Ararat to Stevens Point you'll have a much easier ride as the trail's grade is at a slight decline. As of July 2008, the completed portion of the trail ends at Burdock Hill in the town of Stevens Point. In the future, the trail is expected to continue past the New York state border.
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Parking & Trail Access:
To access the trail from Simpson, take I-81 to exit 185, then Route 6 to Carbondale. After the town of Carbondale, turn left onto Route 171. Continue one mile, park on the right side of the viaduct, next to the military tank. Follow the O&W Trail for two miles, where it accesses the D&H to the west.
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D&H trail review
By jgf on October 01, 2009
Biked this SEP2009, 32 miles from Simpson to end of trail and back for a total of 64. Starts a bit rough for a few miles then the trail is well maintained til close to the top, going a shallow rise up 800' over 18 miles. Nearing the top and on the back side the trail is rougher (rockier).
Main St. in Thompson at Hobbes Store is a good place to resupply and grab lunch, just 1/4 mile off the trail.
Sometimes hard to follow (especially in the beginning where you have to move from the O&W to D&H), could use a few more markings, but a great ride.
D & H Trail NE Pa.
By youker on February 20, 2009
I did this nice trail in mid July 2008 starting in Simpson and Rt 171 to Herrick Center which is the end of the paved trail or about 15 miles. The first 5 or so miles are not paved and are co-teminous with the O & W Trail and are rough in places and sometimes a bit hard to decide which is the real trail. The scenery is very nice and much runs along a pleasant creek. There is a store in Union Dale but not much else. The northern 15 miles is there but not paved. We stayed in the quirky Vacation Inn Motel which is north of Herrick on Rt 171. Below Union Dale there is a nice lake and views. The trail web site is
A nice brochure is available via the Rail Trail Council of NE PA, PO Box 123, Forest City Pa. 18421-0123
Bob Youker