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Length
Surfaces
Type

Battery Bikeway

0.5 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail
2.1 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Cinder

Bristol Spurline Park
2.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Bronx River Greenway
24.8 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Columbia Trail
15 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

D&L Trail
144.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail
73.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway
3.4 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Elizabeth River Trail
2.3 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk
2.7 mi
State: NY
Boardwalk

Frick's Trail
1.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Great Valley Trail
4.3 mi
State: NJ
Dirt, Grass

Historic Smithville Park Trails
3.9 mi
State: NJ
Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips

Hudson River Greenway
12.9 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
21.6 mi
State: NJ
Concrete

Hunters Crossing and Brayton Garden Trails
2.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Hutchinson River Greenway
2.2 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Joe Michaels Mile (Cross Island Parkway)
3.2 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Jones Beach Bike Path
3.75 mi
State: NY
Boardwalk

Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail
4 mi
State: NY
Asphalt
Accordion

Karl Stirner Arts Trail

2.4 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Kinkora Rail Trail
2.15 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Lake Iliff Trail
1.1 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Laurelton Greenway
0.6 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Lawrence Hopewell Trail
19.2 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Lenape Trail (Plainsboro)
2.1 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Liberty Bell Trail
0.5 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail
8.5 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Manasquan Reservoir Trail
4.8 mi
State: NJ
Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Merchantville Bike Path
1.05 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Middlesex Greenway
3.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Neshaminy Creek Greenway
0.6 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

New Springville Greenway
3.3 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Newtown Rail Trail
2.55 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Old Erie Path
3 mi
State: NY
Dirt, Gravel

Pemberton Rail-Trail
1.6 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone

Pennypack Trail
16.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Plainfield Township Recreation Trail
6.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Ballast, Grass, Gravel

Poquessing Creek Trail

1.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Power Line Trail (PA)
5.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail
1 mi
State: NY
Crushed Stone

Roosevelt Island Greenway
3.8 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Saddle River County Park Bike Path
7.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway
8.7 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Saucon Rail Trail
6.9 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone

Sawmill Bike Path (NJ)
1.1 mi
State: NJ
Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt

South Bethlehem Greenway
1.9 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

South County Trailway
14.4 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Stockton Station Park Rail Trail
0.36 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Sussex Branch Trail
21.2 mi
State: NJ
Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Tacony Creek Trail
3.2 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Walkway
1 mi
State: NJ, PA
Concrete

Tallman Mountain State Park Bike Path
2.1 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Cinder, Dirt

The High Line
1.6 mi
State: NY
Concrete

Thompson Park Trails
5.4 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Traction Line Recreation Trail
2.7 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Trolley Line Trail (NJ)
2 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Tyler State Park Trails
10.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Gravel

Unami Creek Trail
1.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Union Transportation Trail
9.3 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone

Upper Bucks Rail Trail

3.2 mi
State: PA
Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
3 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Warrington Township Multi-Use Trail
2.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Dirt

West Essex Trail
3.3 mi
State: NJ
Cinder, Gravel

West Hudson Park Path
2.2 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System
8.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

202 Parkway Trail
8.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Barnegat Branch Trail
11.7 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Barrel Run Trail
1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Baxter Trail
1.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Bedminster Hike and Bikeway
6.53 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail
4 mi
State: NJ
Ballast

Boulevard Trolley Line Path
2 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Concrete

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area
3.7 mi
State: NJ
Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Chalfont Parks Trail
1.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Chestnut Street Trail
1.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Cooper River Trail
10.3 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Delaware River Trail
2.1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Brick

Forks Township Recreation Trail
2 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Dirt

Henry Hudson Trail

22.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Gravel

John Kieran Nature Trail
1 mi
State: NY
Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail
31.2 mi
State: PA
Gravel

Kingston Branch Loop Trail
1.75 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail
6 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Landsdown Trail
1.8 mi
State: NJ
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Liberty Bell Trail (Coopersburg)
1 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone

Morris Canal Greenway
4.1 mi
State: NJ
Dirt, Grass

Mosholu-Pelham Greenway
10.3 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Ogden Mine Railroad Path
2.7 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
26.5 mi
State: NY
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Old Putnam Trail
1.5 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)
7.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Patriots' Path
74.4 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Paulinskill Valley Trail
27 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Randall's Island Park Trails
8.75 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Randolph Trails
16 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Route 18 Bike Path
1.9 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Sellersville-Perkasie-East Rockhill Bicycle/ Walking Path System
5.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Shore Parkway Greenway
13 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Staten Island Greenbelt Multi-Purpose Trail
2.6 mi
State: NY
Crushed Stone

Tatamy Trail
6.6 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

7 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

West Morris Greenway
5 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path)
0.5 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR)
1.5 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Bushkill Township Trail
2 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Gravel

East River Greenway
8.1 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Freedom Trail Bikeway
2.6 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Dirt

Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area
3 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt

Johnson Trolley Line Trail
3.3 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

K&T Trail
1.1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Lindenfield Parkway Trail
1 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Monocacy Way
2.5 mi
State: PA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Oxford Bikeway
0.9 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail
4.2 mi
State: NJ
Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel

Port Richmond Trail
2.2 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Ramsey Bike Path
1 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Stockertown Rail Trail

1.1 mi
State: PA
Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Walnut Bank Farm Trail
1.5 mi
State: PA
Asphalt, Concrete

Doylestown Bike and Hike Trails
13.8 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Fort Washington Park Greenway
1 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Karamac Trail
1.5 mi
State: NJ
Cinder, Dirt

Ocean Parkway Trail
4.8 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Calhoun Street Bridge
0.3 mi
State: NJ, PA
Concrete

Peters Brook Greenway
3.99 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt, Concrete

Thomas F. Hampton Trail (Crossley Preserve Trail)
1.5 mi
State: NJ
Sand

Beach Channel Drive Greenway
1 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Black River County Park Trail
2.3 mi
State: NJ
Dirt

Cresheim Trail
2.6 mi
State: PA
Dirt, Grass

Eastern Parkway Trail
2 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Flatbush Avenue Greenway
1.4 mi
State: NY
Asphalt

Frankford Creek Greenway
1.2 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Green Brook Multi-Use Trail
0.25 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Gurney Street Trail

0.13 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Harlem River Greenway
2.2 mi
State: NY
Asphalt, Concrete

Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail
2.3 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Lincoln Park West Nature Trail
1.7 mi
State: NJ
Crushed Stone, Gravel

NYS&W Bicycle & Pedestrian Path
2.5 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Perth Amboy Harbor Walk
0.7 mi
State: NJ
Concrete

Pleasant Spring Creek Bike & Walking Path
0.7 mi
State: PA
Asphalt

Quarry Trail
0.1 mi
State: NY
Dirt, Grass

Rahway Valley Rail Trail
0.25 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Rancocas Creek Greenway Trail

4.32 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt

Roselle Park Bike Path
0.5 mi
State: NJ
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Battery Bikeway is a only a half a mile long but it is an important link in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway system, connecting the East River Greenway with the Hudson River Greenway to form a...
 NY 0.5 mi Asphalt
The Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail passes through hardwood forests and affords views of the valley below to the right. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ...
 NJ 2.1 mi Ballast, Cinder
Since it opened as a railroad spur in the 1800s, this pretty trail has always been about connections. In 1834 the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad launched the spur to carry goods from Bristol,...
 PA 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Bronx River travels from the mouth of the East River north to the Kensico Dam, providing views of the natural history of the area. Because the trail is under development, there are several gaps...
 NY 24.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Overview The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath the 15 miles of the trail that spans rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail...
 NJ 15 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview 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...
 PA 144.7 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview Spanning 73.6 miles, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is the longest completed multiuse trail in the state and is described by many as the crown jewel of New Jersey trails....
 NJ 73.6 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Overview    The Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway, also known as the Edgar Felix Bike Path, is a mostly straight and secluded paved pathway between the coastal New Jersey town of Manasaquan, and Allaire...
 NJ 3.4 mi Asphalt
The idea of a greenway along the Elizabeth River was actually put forward in 1912 by the famous Olmsted Architectural Firm. However, continuous flooding made building a trail on the riverbank all but...
 NJ 2.3 mi Asphalt
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk follows Staten Island's eastern shore from Miller Field -- a recreational area for sports, picnicking and bird watching -- to Fort Wadsworth. Highlights of the...
 NY 2.7 mi Boardwalk
Not to be confused with the well-known Frick Park across the state in Pittsburgh, the 1.5-mile Frick's Trail is among the newest link in a system of multi-use trails being developed in the suburbs...
 PA 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Great Valley Trail, built on the former Lehigh & New England Railroad, offers an unpaved, natural experience through quiet woodlands between the townships of Hampton and Frankford. Although...
 NJ 4.3 mi Dirt, Grass
The village of Smithville, upon which the Historic Smithville Park (open 8 a.m.–30 minutes after sunset) sits, has a long and colorful past—and some important connections to the history of bicycles in...
 NJ 3.9 mi Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips
Overview The Hudson River Greenway (HRG) is one of the most popular places to ride, walk, and jog in New York City.  The greenway is separated from traffic and runs through a series of parks along...
 NY 12.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway cruises along the Hudson river waterfront with spectacular views of the neighboring New York City skyline for nearly 22 miles. Made up of a series of boardwalks,...
 NJ 21.6 mi Concrete
The Hunters Crossing and Brayton Garden trails form a paved, multi-use greenway that extends 2.7 miles from the Country Square Shopping Center in Quakertown to Dovecote Drive immediately south of...
 PA 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Hutchinson River Greenway offers a convenient alternative to the Hutchinson River Parkway, which it closely follows. Although adjacent to the busy thoroughfare, trees have been planted along the...
 NY 2.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview Joe Michaels Mile closely follows the Cross Island Parkway thoroughfare through northeastern Queens for 3.2 miles. About the Route The northernmost point along the trail leaves off...
 NY 3.2 mi Asphalt
Overview The Jones Beach Bike Path traverses Jones Beach State Park, running parallel (and south of) Ocean Parkway. The pleasant pathway offers views of the beach and the ocean. Although bicycles...
 NY 3.75 mi Boardwalk
Overview The 4-mile rail-trail passes through three downtowns. The quaint town centers on the Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail are compact and surrounded by woodlands, sanctuaries, and parks. About...
 NY 4 mi Asphalt
Accordion
The trail winds along the Bushkill Creek connects the old Simon Silk Mill on 13th Street to Third Street at the base of the stone stairs leading up to Lafayette College. The trail is paved and though...
 PA 2.4 mi Asphalt
The Kinkora Rail Trail will one day span 13 miles between Mansfield and Springfield Township. In 2014, Springfield Township completed a small segment of the rail-trail that connects with the...
 NJ 2.15 mi Asphalt
This is the first phase of the proposed Lehigh & Hudson River Rail Trail. The second phase will connect Hillside Park to Kittatinny Valley State Park. It is hoped that there will be an eventual...
 NJ 1.1 mi Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone
The Laurelton Greenway is a short but well-maintained multiuse path connecting the neighborhoods of Jamaica and Rosedale in southern Queens, NY. The two-lane paved trail starts in Jamaica, and travels...
 NY 0.6 mi Asphalt
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) offers more than 19 miles of pathway on a developing loop through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, about 5 miles north of Trenton. The...
 NJ 19.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Lenape Trail is an paved multiuse pathway stretching two miles end-to-end. The winding trail sits on the tree-covered bank of Plainsboro pond, home to geese, swans and other waterfowl. Residents...
 NJ 2.1 mi Asphalt
Currently just a half-mile long community trail in the borough of Hatfield, much greater plans are in store for the multi-use Liberty Bell Trail. Plans call for the trail to follow the route of the...
 PA 0.5 mi Crushed Stone
Overview The system of trails in Loantaka Brook Reservation are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians, although the trails are marked as to which uses are permitted on each segment. There are...
 NJ 8.5 mi Asphalt
The Manasquan Reservoir Trail is located in the Howell Township and provides a great natural destination in the heart of the town. The trail forms a perimeter loop around the 770 acre reservoir...
 NJ 4.8 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Merchantville Bike Path gently oscillates through Merchantville Borough, paralleling Chestnut Avenue. The paved 1-mile trail provides a pleasant route dotted with tall pines and leafy shade trees...
 NJ 1.05 mi Asphalt
Overview It’s hard to believe that a noisy locomotive once ran through here, given that stillness is a defining characteristic of the Middlesex Greenway. Even when people pour onto the trail from...
 NJ 3.6 mi Asphalt
Although the Neshaminy Creek Greenway is only about a half mile long, big things are in its future. One day, the greenway could span as much as 33 miles, reaching the Delaware River. Currently, the...
 PA 0.6 mi Asphalt
The New Springville Greenway stretches just over 3 miles, primarily paralleling Richmond Avenue on New York's Staten Island. A highlight of the paved pathway is its proximity to Freshkills Park, a...
 NY 3.3 mi Asphalt
The Newtown Rail Trail will one day stretch from the Fox Chase neighborhood of northeast Philadelphia to Newtown Borough, connecting Bucks and Montgomery Counties by trail. Along the way, the...
 PA 2.55 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Old Erie Path reveals spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley as the rail-trail rolls along cliffs that border the river’s western shore. Although fairly short, it joins two other...
 NY 3 mi Dirt, Gravel
Located about 25 miles east of Philadelphia, the Pemberton Rail-Trail is an excellent example of grassroots activism resulting in the creation of a community-based rail-trail. The Pemberton Rotary...
 NJ 1.6 mi Crushed Stone
Overview     The Pennypack Trail travels through wooded parks on the outskirts of Philadelphia, following the wooded banks of Pennypack Creek to its mouth where it joins the expansive Delaware...
 PA 16.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone
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
With the 32-acre Poquessing Valley Park and the 500 acres of parkland of the Benjamin Rush State Park, it’s easy to feel like far Northeast Philly is fortunate when it comes to green space. But the...
 PA 1.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The paved Power Line Trail carries users between residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and other destinations in Horsham Township. The 5.5-mile utility easement trail also heads north...
 PA 5.5 mi Asphalt
The Raymond G. Esposito Memorial Trail travels from one end of the village of South Nyack to the other in 1 mile but greatly expands its reach by connecting with the Old Erie Path and a new shared-use...
 NY 1 mi Crushed Stone
Roosevelt Island Greenway, a little-known gem in the Big Apple, was named after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1973. To reach this scenic pathway, board New York City’s only aerial tram,...
 NY 3.8 mi Asphalt
Overview    The Saddle River County Park Bike Path winds alongside its namesake river through moderately dense suburban areas, with surroundings that vary between wooded and open. The trail...
 NJ 7.6 mi Asphalt
Overview  The Sandy Hook Multi-Use Pathway travels 8.7 miles alongside the picturesque beaches and historical monuments of the Sandy Hook peninsula, at the northern tip of the Jersey Shore. Located...
 NJ 8.7 mi Asphalt
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 6.9 mi Crushed Stone
Also known as the Sawmill Trail and the Sawmill Bicycle Trail, this mostly crushed stone path winds through the woods in the Township of Brick. From its southern endpoint at 918 Burnt Tavern Road, it...
 NJ 1.1 mi Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
Overview   The South County Trailway rolls 14.4 miles through one of the most dense parts of greater New York City, though its backcountry route through pocket woodlots, parks, and golf courses and...
 NY 14.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The short Stockton Station Rail-Trail runs through a city park in Camden between Westfield Avenue and Pleasant Street. The path follows an old railroad corridor, and the park itself was once the site...
 NJ 0.36 mi Asphalt
Overview The Sussex Branch Trail is a 21.2-mile trail that runs between Branchville and Byram in northern New Jersey. Following a former railroad corridor, the surface of the unpaved trail is a mix...
 NJ 21.2 mi Cinder, Dirt, Grass
The Tacony Creek Trail offers a winding paved path along its namesake creek from Juniata Park to the East Oak Lane, Olney, and Lawncrest neighborhoods of Northeast Philadelphia. Situated entirely...
 PA 3.2 mi Asphalt
Linking the communities of Palmyra, New Jersey and Tacony (a historic neighborhood within Philadelphia) is the over 3,600-foot-long Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. Built between 1928 and 1929 for about $4...
 NJ, PA 1 mi Concrete
Tallman Mountain State Park Bike Path is partially paved and bisects the Tallman Mountain State Park. The route provides a motor-vehicle-free way for bicyclists using US Route 9W to connect with...
 NY 2.1 mi Asphalt, Cinder, Dirt
The High Line trail runs 30 feet above the bustling Manhattan streets and sidewalks below, which for trail lovers makes it an attraction in the same league as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State...
 NY 1.6 mi Concrete
With fields, woodlands, trails, a playground, an arts center, and a lake, Thompson Park offers a multitude of outdoor activities. Established in 1968 with Geraldine Thompson's donation of the horse...
 NJ 5.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Running alongside a New Jersey Transit passenger line, the Traction Line Recreation Trail has been around since 1986, when Jersey Central Power & Light donated portions of the land to the Morris...
 NJ 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Trolley Line Trail is a 2.5 mile paved pathway between Rabbit Hill Road and Penn Lyle Road in West Windsor. The trail is on the right of way of the former Fast Line electric trolley that connected...
 NJ 2 mi Asphalt
Tyler State Park, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, covers over 1,700 acres on the grounds of an old farm in a charming woodland setting. The park features a network of interconnected trails,...
 PA 10.8 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Part of Milford Township's growing network of greenways, the Unami Creek Trail extends from a parking lot off Kumry Road, winding northeast behind developments, to Allentown Road. Another branch of...
 PA 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Union Transportation Trail follows the path of the former Pemberton & Hightstown Railroad, which began operating in 1868. The original purpose of the railroad was to allow local farms and dairies...
 NJ 9.3 mi Crushed Stone
The Upper Bucks Rail Trail opened in November of 2020, the culmination of more than a decade of work to turn the vision into a reality. The trail occupies the former Bethlehem branch of the...
 PA 3.2 mi Boardwalk, Crushed Stone

This trail is the legacy of the first elevated roadway in the United States, constructed by William K. Vanderbilt in 1904. Vanderbilt created the parkway to get to his family’s estate in Long...

 NY 3 mi Asphalt
The Warrington Township Multi-Use Trail spans nearly 3 miles on the west end of town. The trail is part of an effort to make the community more pedestrian-friendly, connecting major points of...
 PA 2.8 mi Asphalt, Dirt
Overview The West Essex Trail runs for 3.3 miles through Cedar Grove, New Jersey along the former rail bed of the Caldwell Branch on the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. About the Route The...
 NJ 3.3 mi Cinder, Gravel
The paved pathway running through West Hudson Park offers a scenic, tree-lined escape between Harrison and Kearny, NJ. The trail provides access to the park’s stocked lake, water park, athletic...
 NJ 2.2 mi Asphalt
Overview Visitors to northwestern Philadelphia can acquaint themselves with the parks that surround Wissahickon Creek on a 8.5-mile system of multiuse trails. In the north, the Wissahickon Trail...
 PA 8.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
Overview The 202 Parkway Trail connects three towns—Montgomery, Warrington, and Doylestown—on its 8.7-mile route paralleling the scenic byway.  About the Route The paved 12-foot-wide US 202...
 PA 8.7 mi Asphalt
Overview  Open in three segments, and still under development, the Barnegat Branch Trail runs for nearly 12 miles through sandy and pine-canopied forest and New Jersey neighborhoods — with...
 NJ 11.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
A little less than a mile long, the Barrel Run Trail is part of Milford Township's growing system of multi-use trails. The paved, asphalt trail begins at Woodview Drive, immediately west of...
 PA 1 mi Asphalt
One of several multi-use paths that will eventually form a contiguous trail along Philadelphia's Delaware riverfront as well as a portion of the East Coast Greenway (as of 2022, the section of the...
 PA 1.8 mi Asphalt
Overview The 6.53-mile eastern phase of the Bedminster Hike and Bikeway allows pedestrians and cyclists to safely traverse part of Bedminster Township by crossing over I-287 and US 206/202 via a...
 NJ 6.53 mi Asphalt
Overview  The Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail runs for 4 miles through streambeds and forests of the Black River Wildlife Management Area. The straight multi-use trail offers access to...
 NJ 4 mi Ballast
Overview This 2-mile long paved path runs directly adjacent to (about 30-40 feet off of) the Boulevard in Mountain Lakes, NJ, and follows the exact route of a former trolley line operated by the...
 NJ 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
This pleasant, flat rail-trail parallels Capoolong Creek through the Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area for nearly 4 miles. The surface is varied, so the trail is best suited for hiking or...
 NJ 3.7 mi Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Like many other municipalities in the densely populated suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, the borough of Chalfont, located in Bucks County, has constructed its own network of multi-use trails to...
 PA 1.5 mi Asphalt
Part of the growing network of multi-use greenways crisscrossing Southeastern PA and beyond, the 1.5-mile Chestnut Street Trail links several neighborhoods in Hatfield Twp. with downtown Hatfield...
 PA 1.5 mi Asphalt
Overview Camden's Cooper River Park is found on both the north and south shores of Cooper River Lake. The 10.3-mile park trail includes a 3.7-mile loop with several extensions and spurs. About...
 NJ 10.3 mi Asphalt
The Delaware River Trail hugs the Philadelphia waterfront proving access to parks and recreational amenities. It's part of a larger effort called The Circuit, which will link 750 miles of trail...
 PA 2.1 mi Asphalt, Brick
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
Overview The tree-lined 22.6-mile Henry Hudson Trail is the definition of scenic variety. Traversing both urban and natural environments, the route passes wetlands, streams, fields, and the Garden...
 NJ 22.6 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The John Kieran Nature Trail is a short loop that borders Van Cortlandt Lake and its associated wetlands. It is a wonderful site for bird-watching. The trail also passes several sites of significance...
 NY 1 mi Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips
Note: With a surface of large-sized gravel, the trail is not recommended for road bikes or mountain bikes with no suspension.  Overview The Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail runs nearly the...
 PA 31.2 mi Gravel
The Kingston Branch Loop Trail is a trip up one side and down the other of the scenic tree-lined Delaware and Raritan Canal. The eastern half of the loop follows the bed of the Rocky Hill Railroad and...
 NJ 1.75 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The  Lake Galena Park Hike & Bike Trail (alternatively the Peace Valley Park Hike & Bike Trail) offers 6 miles of blacktop along the shores of Lake Galena, just north of Doylestown in eastern...
 PA 6 mi Asphalt
The Landsdown Trail runs 1.8 miles between Lower Landsdown Road and W. Main in Clinton. The trail passes among open fields, woodlands and wetlands and provides access to the South Branch of the...
 NJ 1.8 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Officials in Coopersburg, a small town in southern Lehigh County, have constructed a small rail trail along a segment of the old Liberty Bell trolley line that passes through the borough. The...
 PA 1 mi Crushed Stone
In the early 1830s the Morris Canal opened across northern New Jersey, from Phillipsburg on the Delaware River to Newark, and later to Jersey City on the Hudson River. It provided a thoroughfare for...
 NJ 4.1 mi Dirt, Grass
The Mosholu-Pelham Greenway connects several parks and recreational opportunities in New York City's north and central Bronx neighborhoods. A portion of the trail is also part of the growing East...
 NY 10.3 mi Asphalt
This trail is located in the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation which is a unit of the Morris County Park Commission. The trail follows an abandoned railroad bed through hardwood forests, past ponds, swamps...
 NJ 2.7 mi Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt
Overview The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail spans 26.5 miles across West Chester County, NY. It is often a singletrack dirt pathway that winds through communities and trees and provides an oasis of...
 NY 26.5 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Overview The Old Putnam Trail runs through New York City's fourth-largest park which is home to the oldest municipal golf course in America, the Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Splayed over 1,146...
 NY 1.5 mi Asphalt
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
Overview The Patriots' Path covers roughly 74.4 miles of terrain (including all of the many trail spurs) and is open to mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and hiking. The...
 NJ 74.4 mi Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
Overview 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...
 NJ 27 mi Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
Randall's Island Park Trails offer a series of interconnected paved loops on an island in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The park offers a quiet setting, especially enjoyed by runners, with...
 NY 8.75 mi Asphalt
The Randolph Trail system covers 16 miles of pathways through five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir watershed and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link schools and neighborhoods and also...
 NJ 16 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Traveling north-south through Wall Township is the Route 18 Bike Path. The northern terminus is the Municipal Compex, which houses the County Library, the Municipal Court and the Police HQ, as well as...
 NJ 1.9 mi Asphalt
Over 5 miles in length when all branch paths are counted, the Sellersville/Perkasie & East Rockland Twp. Bicycle & Walking Path System is a ribbon of asphalt that links several parks, open space...
 PA 5.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The two diverse sections of the Shore Parkway Greenway blend urban and scenic, offering views of sights ranging from the Statue of Liberty to wildlife refuges. The entire route follows the...
 NY 13 mi Asphalt, Concrete
At 2.6 miles, the Staten Island Greenbelt Multi-Purpose Trail offers a nice jaunt for joggers, walkers, and cyclists alike. The crushed-stone path is 6-feet wide and runs from Rockland Avenue to...
 NY 2.6 mi Crushed Stone
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
DESCRIPTION: The Created by Union Forge Heritage Association in 2007,Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway is a 7 mile trail that winds its way through High Bridge criss-crossing a number of...
 NJ 7 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The West Morris Greenway is envisioned as a 25-mile rail-trail, whose route would make use of three former railroad corridors: the Chester Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western; the Mount...
 NJ 5 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
A short rail trail with two covered bridges occupying a portion of the former Mount Hope Mineral Railroad right-of-way in Wharton, NJ. In the future this trail will be linked with the Rockaway...
 NJ 0.5 mi Asphalt
The Wood Duck Nature Trail, appropriately named for the secretive duck, was made possible through the hard work and dedication of refuge volunteers. This beautiful trail now extends about 1.5 miles on...
 NJ 1.5 mi Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
Bushkill Township Trail is a rail-trail occupying what was the right-of-way of the Slate Belt Electric Trolley. The official trailhead is on Moorestown Road; a gravel lot with a burgundy sign marks...
 PA 2 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Overview New York City's 8.1-mile East River Greenway offers views of the East River, Queens, Brooklyn, and the iconic bridges that connect these boroughs to Manhattan. The paved pathway traces the...
 NY 8.1 mi Asphalt
Freedom Trail Bikeway will eventually be a 10-mile route linking parks and open spaces throughout South Brunswick Township in northern New Jersey. The trail follows a former rail line through...
 NJ 2.6 mi Asphalt, Dirt
This trail is in an area rich in geological history. Zinc and Iron Ores were transported along this branch from mines in the area that operated for over 200 years. The trail is scenic with a slight...
 NJ 3 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt
The Johnson Trolley Line has two sections, north and south, which are split by Interstate 95. The Trenton-Princeton Traction Company ran the old trolley, known as the "Fast Line," through this...
 NJ 3.3 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The K&T Trail, also known as the Kensington & Tacony Trail for the former railroad line on which is runs, spans a mile along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Beginning at the Frankford Arsenal Boat...
 PA 1.1 mi Asphalt
The mile-long Lindenfield Parkway Trail is part of Chalfont's burgeoning trail network. It extends down the grassy median of the street for which it is named from Main Street to Micheal Lane, then...
 PA 1 mi Asphalt
The pleasant Monocacy Way takes walkers and cyclists on an adventure through the fascinating history of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The trail kicks off at Monocacy Creek Park, where you can see the a...
 PA 2.5 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The Oxford Bikeway is a .9 mile long pave trail constructed on an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The trail can be accessed at three points. To the north the trail ends at Pequest Road, however there...
 NJ 0.9 mi Asphalt
This trail is much better suited to walking than to biking. It provides excellent access to the Pequest River which is stocked with trout. Not all of the bridges across the river have been decked and...
 NJ 4.2 mi Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel
Although less than 2 miles, the Port Richmond Trail—a key component of the North Delaware River Greenway—provides an important connection between northeast Philadelphia and the Delaware River. It's...
 PA 2.2 mi Asphalt
The Ramsey Bike Path is a recreational path built on the former Paterson to Suffern trolley line right-of-way. The path extends along a north-south route from one end of Ramsey to the other....
 NJ 1 mi Asphalt
Even before the a trail was developed, the residents of Stockertown were enthusiastically walking along the former railroad corridor that cut through the borough. Now, 1.1 miles of packed cinder...
 PA 1.1 mi Cinder, Dirt, Grass
Named for a development just outside Quakertown, the 1.5-mile Walnut Bank Farm Trail links the borough with nearby Veterans Park and will form a link in the greenway that will eventually link...
 PA 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Doylestown Bike and Hike Trails system provides a convenient car-free network of paved pathways to get around this eastern Pennsylvania community, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia. With more...
 PA 13.8 mi Asphalt
The Fort Washington Park Greenway brings residents and visitors to Washington Heights right up to the edge of the Hudson. The mile-long trail begins near the pier at the end of Dyckman Street and...
 NY 1 mi Asphalt
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
The Ocean Parkway Trail closely follows its eponymous thoroughfare nearly 5 miles through several Brooklyn neighborhoods, ending only a block from the popular Coney Island boardwalk. Those traveling...
 NY 4.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Calhoun Street Bridge spans 1,274 feet across the Delaware River, connecting Trenton, New Jersey, on its east bank with Morrisville, Pennsylvania, on its west bank. Built in 1884, the intricate...
 NJ, PA 0.3 mi Concrete
Peters Brook Greenway forms a nearly complete circle around Somerville, NJ. It traverses alongside its namesake Peter's Brook for a portion of the route and then later follows the Raritan River for a...
 NJ 3.99 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The 1.5-mile Thomas F. Hampton Trail was named for a past executive director of the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust. Now an interpretive nature hike, the trail occupies the former rail bed of part of...
 NJ 1.5 mi Sand
Although just a mile long, the Beach Channel Drive Greenway in Queens offers expansive views of Jamaica Bay and the beautiful Marine Parkway Bridge as it traces the border of Jacob Riis Park. On the...
 NY 1 mi Asphalt
In the mid 1800s Chester, New Jersey, was the home of the iron ore industry; railroads shipped the ore all over the county. With the end of the industry, however, the rail lines were abandoned, turned...
 NJ 2.3 mi Dirt
Overview The Cresheim Trail is a 2.6-mile natural surface trail in northwest Philadelphia.  About the Route Meandering through Wissahickon Valley Park, the wooded trail makes several loops...
 PA 2.6 mi Dirt, Grass
The Eastern Parkway Trail is a 2-mile route along a tree-lined boulevard in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood. The path begins at Prospect Park, which houses some of Brooklyn's most popular...
 NY 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue Greenway parallels its namesake roadway for just over a mile from Marine Parkway Bridge to a connection with the Shore Parkway Greenway Trail to the north and Beach Channel...
 NY 1.4 mi Asphalt
The Frankford Creek Greenway, which opened in 2018, offers a 1.2-mile paved pathway, running from Aramingo Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane to Delaware Avenue and Lewis Street. At its southern end, it...
 PA 1.2 mi Asphalt
When complete the Green Brook Multi-Use Trail will meander for 7 miles through the communities of Plainfield and North Plainfield, New Jersey. The trail will connect major regional trails and parks as...
 NJ 0.25 mi Asphalt
The Gurney Street Trail currently extends for just one block in the Fairhill Neighborhood of Philadelphia. However, the trail, which will continue to North American Street, is the culmination of a...
 PA 0.13 mi Asphalt
The Harlem River Greenway runs north-south along the Harlem River on the East Side of Upper Manhattan. The northern terminus is Dyckman Street and Harlem River Drive. Going west on Dyckman allows...
 NY 2.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview The Lehigh and Hudson Rail Trail is 2.3 miles long with a gravel surface. Following a former rail corridor, the trail runs through woods and fields.  About the Route The northern end...
 NJ 2.3 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
This restored wetlands trail meanders through Lincoln Park West on the shore of the Hackensack River. Split into east and west by the highway (US 1 & 9), Lincoln Park is one of Hudson County's largest...
 NJ 1.7 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
Overview The NYS&W Bicycle and Pedestrian Path is a 2.5-mile rail-trail that runs through areas of residential, commercial and industrial development in Pequannock.  In addition to providing...
 NJ 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Perth Amboy Harbor Walk offers scenic views of the Raritan Bay and Raritan River as it hugs the shoreline of the City of Perth Amboy, founded in 1683 and home to one of the nation's oldest ports....
 NJ 0.7 mi Concrete
This paved, multi-use trail begins at the intersection of Constitution Ave. and Spruce Street, across from the entrance to Lenape Park. The trail extends east along Spruce Street, briefly winding into...
 PA 0.7 mi Asphalt
The Quarry Trail is currently a 600-foot long unimproved strip of land along what is known as Quarry Road in the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. The trail links Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic...
 NY 0.1 mi Dirt, Grass
The Rahway Valley Rail Trail is a project headed by Union Count Connects (UCC) and aims to stretch between Summit and Cranford, NJ. As of now, a 0.25 mile section is open in Summit. This distinct...
 NJ 0.25 mi Asphalt
From Amico Island in Delran to Pennington Park in Delanco, the Rancocas Creek Greenway Trail is a multiuse paved trail that curves along Rancocas Creek. Although the trail passes through primarily...
 NJ 4.32 mi Asphalt
This bike-ped path in Roselle Park, Union County. The bike path is nestled at the bottom of the railroad embankment carrying New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line. Stretching between Galloping Hill...
 NJ 0.5 mi Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Plainfield Township Recreation Trail

We love the view across the entire trail ;however, it was so bumpy with many parts of the asphalt missing or pushed up from weeds, it took away from the ride.

October, 2024 by msgrube44

We love the view across the entire trail ;however, it was so bumpy with many parts of the asphalt missing or pushed up from weeds, it took away from the ride.

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Karl Stirner Arts Trail

Linear Art Gallery

September, 2024 by jmcginnis12@gmail.com

While profiling the Lehigh Valley trails over the past year, I've noticed that several of them have a particular theme. The Ironton Rail Trail prominently highlights the cement and iron industries that were served by the old RR by taking users past the ruins of several mills and preserving numerous pieces of infrastructure and memorabilia from the RR itself. The D&L Trail, meanwhile, focuses on the role water transportation played in the region's economies as it winds its way past numerous locks and historic buildings that once served the Lehigh and Delaware canals.
Named in honor of a German immigrant who moved to Easton and became a renowned artist, the Karl Stirner Arts Trail celebrates the thriving community he established in the city. The 2.4 mile long trail follows the banks of Bushkill Creek from N. 13th Street to the south end of Lafayette College campus, where it extends into downtown Easton via a concurrency along 3rd Street. Cyclists will appreciate the trail's smooth, asphalt surface, though the shorter, woodchip and earthen nature trail that branches off at about midpoint and passes beneath an abandoned RR bridge is also worth checking out. Caution should also be used on the eastern half of the trail, which mostly follows on-street concurrencies with Bushkill Drive and 3rd Street.
However, the trail is most notable for the numerous sculptures, murals and paintings that line its route. Although several of these works were created by local artists, some came from as far away as California, and one, a gate near the Blue Bridge over Bushkill Creek, was constructed by Stirner himself prior to his death in 2016. Several pieces of infrastructure, including an electrical box and guard fences lining the trail, are also artistically decorated, while the Witness Tree, a giant American Sycamore situated along the trail near the Blue Bridge that has been dated to 1757, is celebrated as a natural work of art. It's also common to see outdoor art classes being conducted. Although the trail, which follows an old RR grade, is level and bicycle friendly, I recommend doing it on foot in order to fully appreciate all it has to offer. Easton's Linear Art Gallery is a fitting tribute to the legacy of one of the region's most influential residents in recent history.

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Saddle River County Park Bike Path

Beautiful Trail/No E-bikes Allowed

September, 2024 by stakrx

We had a beautiful day riding this trail! There were a lot of people, however, that's to be expected on a wonderful Sunday afternoon. The only downside was that we were stopped and given a warning, with my name taken and entered into the officers computer, by a County Sherif officer that e-bikes are prohibited in all Bergen County parks. Unfortunately we won't be back to this trail again.

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Accordion

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

Loved

September, 2024 by vmwtjy59gy

Truly loved this trail we went on a Sunday September, we had our electric bikes it was so much fun. Coming back for sure!

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Patriots' Path

Really poor signage and trail markings

September, 2024 by jake.e.cohen.91

Really poor signage and trail markings

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D&L Trail

D&L trail between Jim Thorpe & Weissport

September, 2024 by m9xg8p9csd

Does anyone know if the trail is open between Jim Thorpe train station & Weissport is open? We are heading there this weekend of 9/13-15/2024. It’s been closed for most of the spring/summer season 2024 for construction. Just curious if we shout just head to the Weissport parking lot. Although the trail between JT & Weissport is a fun ride.

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Laurelton Greenway

It should be used mostly for walking back and forth. Really good for the kids or folk just learning to ride their bicycle. I used it to practice clipping in and out of my pedals. It's also really neat and clean. Also a lil park as well.

September, 2024 by godfathercpr3

It should be used mostly for walking back and forth. Really good for the kids or folk just learning to ride their bicycle. I used it to practice clipping in and out of my pedals. It's also really neat and clean. Also a lil park as well.

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Doylestown Bike and Hike Trails

Doylestown trail

September, 2024 by kvcerebe

Way too confusing if you are not from the area- the map does help very much.

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Saucon Rail Trail

As I walker I love the trail but…

September, 2024 by cmmurphy555

I love this trail. My regular walks have restored my mobility and I get to enjoy nature, well mostly. Sundays are the worst time to be on this trail as a walker. Packs of bikers pass simultaneously on the left and right with no warning. They act like anyone but them is a nuisance. Very sad.

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Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail)

Rail Trail Passes Through Diverse Landscapes

September, 2024 by jmcginnis12@gmail.com

Just short of 8 miles in length, the horseshoe shaped Palmer Twp. Recreation Trail crosses several different environments and forms a crucial part of the network of greenways being built between the numerous communities in the Easton/Bethlehem/Allentown conurbation.
The multi-use, asphalt rail trail follows the route of an old RR that connected various industries on the west side of Easton, looping around the city and its western suburbs. Despite its name, part of the trail extends west into neighboring Bethlehem Twp., then curves back into Palmer Twp.
Starting from its junction with the Tatamy Trail near West Easton, the first couple miles of the greenway have a distinct suburban character. Numerous single family homes as well as apartment buildings and condo complexes line this segment of the trail and many residents have decorated adjacent parts of their yards with various ornaments, artworks or landscaped vegetation, enhancing the beauty. This section of the trail also connects to Fairview Park and the small Chetwin Terrace Park and gets frequent use.
The trail turns southwest after crossing into Bethlehem Twp. and crosses Freemansburg Ave. on a repurposed RR bridge. From here, the homes give way to open space as the trail follows a wooded corridor paralleling Hope Road, passing beneath Route 33 for the first time and heading toward the banks of the Lehigh River. Trail users should stop and take note of several rock cuts on this section that were created when the RR was built.
After rounding a sharp bend, the trail winds back east and passes beneath the bridge that carries Route 33 high above the Lehigh River as well as the D&L Trail and an access road that links Hope Road to a nearby boat ramp. The intricate steel superstructure of the bridge is visible above the trail, while an adjacent stone retaining wall harkens back to the days of the RR. This section offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Lehigh River and nearby lands when the trees are bare in late autumn, winter and early spring.
The trail descends down the old RR grade east of the Route 33 Bridge, reentering Palmer Twp. and joining with the longer D&L Trail at a point just east of the boat access. One of the longest multi-use paths in PA, the D&L Trail will connect Wilkes Barre with Bristol when completed, primarily following the towpaths of the old Lehigh and Delaware canals. The trail forms the backbone of greenway network across the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton conurbation and indirectly connects the Palmer Twp. Rec. Trail to all three cities. The two trails form a concurrency from here east to the intersection of Glendon Hill Road and Lehigh Drive., known as the Towpath Bike Trail. The corridor that this section of the trail follows was first used as a towpath for the canal, then as a RR, and old structures from both eras of transportation are still visible. Bike riders should also be on the lookout for the herds of deer that live in the surrounding woods and are often seen along the trail. Other highlights include the roaring waters of the Lehigh River Chain Dam, cliffs of abandoned quarries visible from Riverview Park and the picnic and recreation facilities of the park itself. Although the Palmer Twp. Rec. Trail portion of the greenway officially ends just northeast of Riverview Park, the D&L Trail continues across the iron truss bridge on the opposite side of Lehigh Drive, connecting to the National Canal Museum and the south side of Easton.
The only liability of the trail is the relative lack of amenities. There are only a few benches along the nearly 8 mile path, the asphalt surface is rough in a few places and cyclists need to watch for downed tree branches on the wooded segments. However, this is more than offset by the diverse environments the trail passes through, the wildlife that lives along it and the connections it provides between communities in the region. A loop could easily be constructed if sidewalks and/or bike lanes could be built along either 25th Street or Glendon Hill Road, which would connect the southern terminus of the Tatamy Trail to the southeast terminus of the Palmer Twp. Rec. Trail.

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202 Parkway Trail

Eh

September, 2024 by cait.stevenson

Pros: long trail, paved/nice surface Cons: heavy traffic, intersections, intense bicyclists

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Boulevard Trolley Line Path

Too busy for bikes by 10 a.m. on a weekend

September, 2024 by lizleih

This path looks nice, but when we tried to take our family of four for a bike ride, we saw that it was too packed with dog walkers and runners for comfort. We arrived later than planned, about 10 a.m., so maybe if you go earlier on a weekend it would be okay. Also the address for the parking took us to a beach that said for "Mountain Lakes residents only" so then we went to the church parking lot (St. Catherine's I believe,) but by then we decided it that it was just too busy for 4 cyclists.

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