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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

J. Manley Robbins Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Grass, Gravel

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

0.82 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Plainfield Township Recreation Trail

6.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel

Roaring Creek Watershed

8 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill River Trail

82.9 mi

State: PA

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

Back Mountain Trail

5.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Conservancy Narrow Gauge Rail Trail

1.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt

D&H Rail Trail

39 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

5.6 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

31.2 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

17.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lehigh and New England Trail

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Nor-Bath Trail

5.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Susquehanna Warrior Trail

12.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Switchback Railroad Trail

12.8 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Endless Mountains Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt

O&W Trail (PA)

32 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

7.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Accordion

North Branch Canal Trail

6.2 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
	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
	JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area The JFK Walking Trail is a hidden gem created to be part of the Pottsville Community flagship recreation complex. The paved trail is located behind the tennis courts and pool. A stylish sign complete...	PA	0.82 mi	Asphalt	1 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
	Roaring Creek Watershed This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...	PA	8 mi	Dirt, Gravel	9 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
	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
	Conservancy Narrow Gauge Rail Trail Eagles Mere, located at an elevation of 2100 feet in the Endless Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania, is a town rich with history dating back over 200 years. In 1794 George Lewis bought the lake and...	PA	1.6 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
	D&H Rail Trail In the forested and farm-dotted hills of Pennsylvania’s northeastern corner, the D&H trail runs 39 miles between the small town of Simpson and the state’s northern border. The crown jewel of the...	PA	39 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt	43 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
	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
	Lackawanna River Heritage Trail The multi-use Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) follows Pennsylvania's Lackawanna River and, when complete, will be more than 70 miles. The trail begins at the confluence of the Lackawanna and...	PA	17.9 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	28 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
	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
	Susquehanna Warrior Trail This Susquehanna Warrior Trail is nestled in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley, lush with green meadows and surrounding mountain peaks. Eventually the trail will cover 18.5 miles, but now it...	PA	12.3 mi	Crushed Stone	26 reviews
	Switchback Railroad Trail The Switchback Trail inspires tourists and locals alike. Two parallel routes intersect to make up the Switchback. Regardless of which you choose, it is the best idea to start in Summit Hill and bike...	PA	12.8 mi	Ballast, Dirt, Gravel	13 reviews
	Endless Mountains Trail The local riding club enjoyed this former rail line, which was purchased in 1944 for a dollar from the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, as a bridle trail for many years. It changed management...	PA	9.2 mi	Ballast, Dirt	4 reviews
	O&W Trail (PA) The O&W Trail (PA) stretches 32 miles throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. About the Route There are two trails named the O&W: one in New York and this one in Pennsylvania. Although the...	PA	32 mi	Dirt, Gravel	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

Accordion

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...

6.2 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

O&W Trail (PA)

dangerous

August, 2025 by saint2433

started in hancock went 6 miles on rocky dirt road then hit nothing but rocks and impassable biking . no warning signs. please do not attempt

D&H Rail Trail

Wife a I ride this rail trail every chance we get. Very easy ride. Always start in Simpson and ride north to the red caboose and loop back to Simpson. Best part there is a downward grade back to Simpson so it's a breeze with some great relaxation.

August, 2025 by tjs702

Wife a I ride this rail trail every chance we get. Very easy ride. Always start in Simpson and ride north to the red caboose and loop back to Simpson. Best part there is a downward grade back to Simpson so it's a breeze with some great relaxation.

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

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!

D&H Rail Trail

I've ridden the trail from Simpson to Buck's Falls which is outside of Starrucca. The trail is well groomed until you hit the other side of Ararat. Then you run into ballast stone and coal silt. No ballast stone or coal silt from Simpson to Ararat.

July, 2025 by seamusmc1950

I've ridden the trail from Simpson to Buck's Falls which is outside of Starrucca. The trail is well groomed until you hit the other side of Ararat. Then you run into ballast stone and coal silt. No ballast stone or coal silt from Simpson to Ararat.

Schuylkill River Trail

New bridge

June, 2025 by jayneweinhold

Pedaled from Kernsville Dam to just south of Auburn, 6 miles one way. Really nice section of trail. The new bridge over the river between Stony Creek trailhead and Auburn is open. Didn’t have time to pedal all the way to Auburn, had to turn back.

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