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Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

9.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

D&L Trail

144.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Gravity Trail

4.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

J. Manley Robbins Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Grass, Gravel

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

19.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Perkiomen Trail

20.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Plainfield Township Recreation Trail

6.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel

Saucon Rail Trail

7.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Schuylkill River Trail

82.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

South Bethlehem Greenway

1.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Trolley Trail (Lehigh Valley)

4.7 mi

State: PA

Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Back Mountain Trail

5.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Bear Hole Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Bloomsburg Rail-Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Forks Township Recreation Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt

Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

5.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Iroquois Trail

1.8 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

31.2 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Lehigh and New England Trail

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Luzerne County National Recreation Trail

1.8 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Concrete, Gravel

Accordion

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Nor-Bath Trail

5.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)

7.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Paulinskill Valley Trail

27 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Stony Valley Rail-Trail

19.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Swatara Rail-Trail

10.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Tatamy Trail

6.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

7.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Karamac Trail

1.5 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt

North Branch Canal Trail

6.2 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

State Game Lands 326 Trails

6.1 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Grass

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Buffalo Valley Rail Trail The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, which runs between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, is a 9.5-mile rail trail. About the Route The trail features interpretive signs related to the region's history. The...	PA	9.5 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	43 reviews
	D&L Trail The D&L Trail runs for more than 140 miles through Eastern Pennsylvania, from just north of Philadelphia to Mountain Top in the Poconos Region. It follows historical canal and railroad routes at the...	PA	144.7 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	323 reviews
	Gravity Trail Constructed in 2012, the Gravity Trail is one of the newer additions to the extensive network of trails and greenways that criss-cross the Greater Reading metro area. The trail's unusual name comes...	PA	4.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	J. Manley Robbins Trail Although the J. Manley Robbins Trail spans only 2.6 miles, its rich history and natural beauty make a stop in the rural Pennsylvania borough of Danville worthwhile. The rustic trail—forming a loop of...	PA	2.6 mi	Grass, Gravel	6 reviews
	Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail travels for 19.6 miles in three distinct segments through Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley. A majority of the route is unpaved, most gravel-surfaced, except for a four-mile...	PA	19.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	89 reviews
	Perkiomen Trail Closure Notice: Northern portions of the trail are closed due to flooding. Stay up to date on this closure by visiting the Montgomery County page. The Perkiomen Trail spans 20.6 miles throughout...	PA	20.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	70 reviews
	Plainfield Township Recreation Trail You’ve heard of the Steel Belt and the Sun Belt. The 6.7-mile Plainfield Township Recreation Trail passes through an area known as the Slate Belt. The quantity and quality of local slate made this...	PA	6.7 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel	27 reviews
	Saucon Rail Trail Saucon Rail Trail connects four communities: Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township, Upper Saucon Township, and Coopersburg. The trail has a slight 1% grade traveling from north to south and is easy for a...	PA	7.5 mi	Crushed Stone	29 reviews
	Schuylkill River Trail Once an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River (pronounced skool-kl) corridor now accommodates walkers,...	PA	82.9 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	146 reviews
	South Bethlehem Greenway The South Bethlehem Greenway is a linear park that follows a former Norfolk Southern rail line through the southern neighborhoods of Bethlehem. The paved pathway begins just north of Lehigh University...	PA	1.9 mi	Asphalt	8 reviews
	Trolley Trail (Lehigh Valley) The Trolley Trail uses a former interurban line to link several communities north of Scranton. The trail comprises two disconnected sections that total 4.7 miles, although the nonprofit Countryside...	PA	4.7 mi	Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	8 reviews
	Back Mountain Trail The Back Mountain Trail runs between Luzerne and Dallas, Pennsylvania along the old Wilkes-Barre and Harveys Lake Railroad for 5.6 miles. About the Route The trail leaves off in the south from...	PA	5.6 mi	Crushed Stone	18 reviews
	Bear Hole Trail Swatara Creek runs through the vast woodlands of Swatara State Park in eastern Pennsylvania. Bear Hole Trail traces the eastern side of the waterway, while the Swatara Rail-Trail runs along the other...	PA	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
	Bloomsburg Rail-Trail The Bloomsburg Rail-Trail runs for a short distance along the former rail bed on the northwest side of town. Following the east bank of Fishing Creek, the trail stretches between Millville Road just...	PA	1.5 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	4 reviews
	Forks Township Recreation Trail The Forks Township Recreation Trail follows the an old right-of-way of the former Lehigh & New England Railroad. Starting at the trail's midpoint behind the Riverview Country Club in Easton, you'll...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Dirt	10 reviews
	Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails Like so many trails in this area, the Great Hazleton Rails to Trails occupies the former corridor of a railroad line that supported the local coal mining industry. After a half century of disuse, the...	PA	5.6 mi	Crushed Stone	19 reviews
	Iroquois Trail The Iroquois Trail is scenic and remote, stretching about 2 miles through Tunkhannock, a gateway community to the Endless Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. The rail-trail follows the route of...	PA	1.8 mi	Crushed Stone	3 reviews
	Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail Note: With a surface of large-sized gravel, the trail is not recommended for road bikes or mountain bikes with no suspension. The Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail runs nearly the length of the...	PA	31.2 mi	Gravel	39 reviews
	Lehigh and New England Trail The beautiful Lehigh and New England trail is a short, crushed-stone trail that follows a section of the former Lehigh and New England Railroad corridor just south of Tamaqua in eastern Pennsylvania....	PA	2.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	7 reviews
	Luzerne County National Recreation Trail Tracing nearly two miles of riverfront, the Luzerne County National Recreation Trail (also known as the Luzerne County Rail Trail) will eventually form a 16-mile pathway along an active railway. Chain...	PA	1.8 mi	Cinder, Concrete, Gravel	9 reviews

Accordion

Lykens Valley Rail Trail Lykens Valley Rail Trail is approximately half-way complete with 9 miles of trail open out of 20 miles planned. Those 9 miles are available in three disconnected segments. In Millersburg, a 0.4-mile...	PA	9.2 mi	Crushed Stone	9 reviews
Nor-Bath Trail In 2017 the borough of Northampton added a single mile of asphalt to the nearly 6-mile Nor-Bath Trail, effectively extending the use of the trail by more than 100 miles in eastern Pennsylvania by...	PA	5.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	25 reviews
Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail) The Palmer Township Recreation Trail (a.k.a. the Towpath Bike Trail) is a terrific community asset for Palmer and Bethlehem township residents and a great destination for visitors as well. Three modes...	PA	7.8 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
Paulinskill Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley Trail follows a creek by the same name through a section of rural New Jersey with a strong German influence. In fact, the word kill is Dutch for “riverbed or stream channel.”...	NJ	27 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	73 reviews
Stony Valley Rail-Trail Note: During hunting season, Pennsylvania Game Lands Regulations require ALL non-hunters present on game lands between November 15 and December 15 (excluding Sundays) to wear a minimum of 250 square...	PA	19.6 mi	Dirt, Gravel	65 reviews
Swatara Rail-Trail The Swatara Rail-Trail runs for 10.2 miles between Lickdale and Pine Grove, snaking around an Appalachian Mountain in eastern Pennsylvania. The trail passes through the forests of Swatara State Park...	PA	10.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	59 reviews
Tatamy Trail Tatamy Trail begins in West Easton and heads north to Tatamy Borough, primarily along a former railroad corridor. On its southern end, it meets the Palmer Township Recreation Trail, which connects the...	PA	6.6 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail The Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail passes through the rolling green hills of the Schuylkill River Valley, from just outside of Tamaqua to Middleport. The trail runs immediately adjacent to US...	PA	7.3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	13 reviews
Karamac Trail The Karamac Trail is a short walking trail that starts under the Interstate 80 bridge on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The trail follows an old railroad right-of-way; there is a railroad...	NJ	1.5 mi	Cinder, Dirt	5 reviews
North Branch Canal Trail Notice: The North Branch Canal Trail is currently closed between trail miles 3.5-4.1 due to an ongoing legal dispute. Do not enter this area. The other sections of the trail remain open for...	PA	6.2 mi	Dirt, Grass	0 reviews
State Game Lands 326 Trails Also known as the Mill Creek Trails, the State Game Lands 326 Trails meanders through a protected wooded area in Central Schuylkill County. The State Game Lands 326 (SGL) stretches across the...	PA	6.1 mi	Dirt, Grass	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Bloomsburg Area Recreation Trail

Beautiful and Comfortable Trail

August, 2025 by jgregorowi

Bloomsburg did an outstanding job in creating trail. We go further to the fairgrounds. Beautiful and comfortable ride. No need for e-bike!

Schuylkill River Trail

fun and beautiful

August, 2025 by stevegundrum36

Great trail. Love the new bridges and smooth black top.

Slate Heritage Trail

Gorgeous Greenway Through The Slate Belt

August, 2025 by jmcginnis12@gmail.com

Constructed along the route of an old rail line that once served several slate quarries, the 3.3-mile Slate Heritage Trail celebrates one of the resources that once played a prominent role in the economy of the Lehigh Valley.
Much like the nearby Ironton Trail is an outdoor, linear museum devoted to the iron and cement industries, the Slate Heritage Trail treats users to ruins of the local quarries, most notably the NY Tunnel Quarry, so named because the tunnels mined into cliffside reminded the owner of the NY subway system. Slate heaps left from other quarrying operations can be seen off the trail further west and the towns that the trail connects, Slatington, Emerald and Slatedale, all attest to the role that the grey rock played in the development of the region.
The trail's route through a wooded greenbelt provides serenity and welcome shade in the warmer months of the year and people can often be seen fishing in the aptly named Trout Creek. The trail has a smooth, asphalt surface through Slatington, the largest and easternmost town, but turns to crushed stone at the quarry east of Emerald. Although the western segment of the trail has been repaired since the floods a couple years back, the surface is pretty loose, so cyclists should be careful. The section from Emerald to Slate Dale is also notable for the lush forests it passes through, giving the feeling of being in rural NE PA to the north rather than the suburban Lehigh Valley.
Other highlights mentioned in earlier reviews include the slate benches, several of which double as memorials devoted to the deceased, the covered bridge situated halfway between Slatington and Emerald and the remains of a demolished RR bridge in the latter town.
Although the trail itself is only a little over 3 miles in length, it links to the much longer D&L Trail on its eastern end and could possibly be extended west toward Jacksonville and Kempton in the future.

Accordion

Perkiomen Trail

One of my regular trails

August, 2025 by okpilak20061

I basically do the trail from Oaks to Schwenksville. From where I start my bicycling on the SRT, that is a 45 mile round trip. For years, there was sewer line replacement along the river, which resulted in a temporary line along the early part of the trail, but when they finished, a large portion was resurfaced with firmly packed gravel, making for easy riding. It is shaded, so cool on hot days. The two road crossings early on (Cedar Mill and Arcola) can be a bit tricky, but it seems signage for motorists has helped, and for crossing Rte 29, there are overhead flashers, which really help. Sections that used to be less fun after rains have seen asphalt laid, which is helpful. There is a small cafe in Schwenksville that can be nice to visit. The trail is not usually crowded, with more walkers than bicyclists. There is water and rest rooms at both Lower Perkiomen Valley Park and Central Perkiomen Valley Park. One can also access the Audubon Trail to get to the James Audubon Center from Lower Perkiomen Valley Park.

Bloomsburg Area Recreation Trail

Love how the town added this bike trail so beautiful

August, 2025 by harley537

Love how the town added this bike trail so beautiful

D&L Trail

I started in bristol and made it to point pleasant so far. I've seen stuff I have never seen. I love riding this trail.

August, 2025 by mjbaker373

I started in bristol and made it to point pleasant so far. I've seen stuff I have never seen. I love riding this trail.

Schuylkill River Trail

Overly Aggressive Bike Riders and Dangerous Speedway

July, 2025 by luv-2-run

Some riders do not announce themselves while passing us slower riders - witnessed between Valley Forge and Norristown on 7/22/2025. And often see riders going way too fast in congested areas, one rider yelling at other riders as though he owns the trail, not slowing down. There is a speed limit of 15 miles per hour and often riders are going 25+ MPH. This is not a speedway but rather a trail for enjoyment, for walkers, bikers, in-line skaters, and NOT for an accident waiting to happen!!! If someone is training or going for speed, find a roadway that is more appropriate.

Slate Heritage Trail

The trail is in great condition. Coming from the D&L is a little tricky to find. It runs along Trout creek and starts out paved. It's beautiful scenery and wildlife tucked. Well maintained. Signs along the route. Ends in Slate Park

July, 2025 by jenmann8

The trail is in great condition. Coming from the D&L is a little tricky to find. It runs along Trout creek and starts out paved. It's beautiful scenery and wildlife tucked. Well maintained. Signs along the route. Ends in Slate Park

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

Beautiful Trail - Challenging for a Chubby Grandma!

July, 2025 by l.greybill1963

My first time on this trail I rode from 8th Street to Mount Gretna Spur. I am sure experienced in-shape cyclists would find the 4 percent grade (which extends several miles either direction) easy, but I had to put my Schwinn in 1st gear. I need to lose weight, so refuse to get an e-bike! Next time I'll start in Lawn and go to Mt. Gretna and back to complete the trail. Will work on strengthening legs in meantime! A note regarding the Conewago Trail: ballast used on the surface nearly caused me to wreck a few times. Large rocks and ruts - not crushed gravel. Too much time spent watching the trail to avoid falling - it's a shame because the scenery is beautiful. "Gravel Grinders" would love it!

Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

An ok trail. Nice parking. No restrooms. Tree-lined. Crushed stone. Watch out for the BEARS! Saw one on the trail. Bring bug spray!

July, 2025 by ebechtoldt

An ok trail. Nice parking. No restrooms. Tree-lined. Crushed stone. Watch out for the BEARS! Saw one on the trail. Bring bug spray!

Perkiomen Trail

Trail is in great condition

July, 2025 by bermandab

I rode today - 7/6/25 - from Oaks about 3/4 of the way to Green Lane Park and back. My first time on this trail in a couple of years. I know there may have been some extra maintenance after storms recently but I found the condition of the trail to be the just about the best that I can ever remember. I ride a mostly road bike which sometimes struggles if the gravel gets too deep or loose in places, but a really smooth and enjoyable ride start to finish today.