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Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail

2.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder

Blue Marsh Lake Trail

29.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, 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 River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail

5.7 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

73.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Frick's Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Karl Stirner Arts Trail

2.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail

6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lake Iliff Trail

1.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Pennypack Trail

16.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Schuylkill River East Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Schuylkill River Trail

83.8 mi

State: PA

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

Timberdoodle Trail

2.3 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Tyler State Park Trails

10.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Union Canal Trail

6.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail

4 mi

State: NJ

Ballast

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area

3.7 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

31.2 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Kingston Branch Loop Trail

1.75 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Accordion

Landsdown Trail

1.8 mi

State: NJ

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

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

Royersford Riverfront Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Slate Heritage Trail

3.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Sullivan's Bridge Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Switchback Railroad Trail

12.8 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Tatamy Trail

6.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

7 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Johnson Trolley Line Trail

3.3 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

K&T Trail

1.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Monocacy Way

2.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail

4.2 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel

Walnut Bank Farm Trail

1.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Black River County Park Trail

2.3 mi

State: NJ

Dirt

Perth Amboy Harbor Walk

0.7 mi

State: NJ

Concrete

Pleasant Spring Creek Bike & Walking Path

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail 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	8 reviews
	Blue Marsh Lake Trail The Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail loops for 29.4 miles around a manmade reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass,...	PA	29.4 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	15 reviews
	Columbia Trail 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 rolls along...	NJ	15 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	135 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	330 reviews
	Delaware River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail The Delaware River Heritage Rte. 130 Bypass Trail runs for a total of 5.7 miles. The trail route is paved with some shared concrete sidewalk paths. About the Route The trail heads northeast from...	NJ	5.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail 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. A portion...	NJ	73.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	121 reviews
	Frick's Trail 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	4 reviews
	Karl Stirner Arts Trail 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	10 reviews
	Lake Galena Hike & Bike Trail 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	29 reviews
	Lake Iliff Trail 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	2 reviews
	Pennypack Trail 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 River. Deriving its...	PA	16.8 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Crushed Stone	56 reviews
	Schuylkill River East Trail As its name indicates, the 2-mile long Schuylkill River East Trail follows the northeast bank of the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County. Curving between Royersford and Mont Clare, the multiuse...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	1 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	83.8 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	148 reviews
	Timberdoodle Trail The Timberdoodle Trail runs along a former railroad corridor through the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge for 2.3 miles. It is accessible at its northern end and at a trailhead along the route,...	NJ	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	1 reviews
	Tyler State Park Trails 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	8 reviews
	Union Canal Trail The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. The trail makes up a segment of the 71.7-mile Schuylkill River Trail in southeastern...	PA	6.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	33 reviews
	Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail 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 other trails...	NJ	4 mi	Ballast	19 reviews
	Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area 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	13 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	42 reviews
	Kingston Branch Loop Trail 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	8 reviews

Accordion

Landsdown Trail 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	4 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
Royersford Riverfront Trail The 1-mile, paved Royersford Riverfront Trail meanders along the east bank of the Schuylkill River in the Borough of Royersford. For the majority of the route, the trail parallels First Avenue and...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Slate Heritage Trail The Slate Heritage Trail is built on the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, which opened in 1874 and transported slate products from quarries in northern Lehigh County to Slatington to connect with the...	PA	3.3 mi	Asphalt	16 reviews
Sullivan's Bridge Trail Completed in the summer of 2016, Sullivan's Bridge and the adjacent trail provide access from the Schuylkill River Trail, Betzwood Park and the section of Valley Forge National Historic Park north of...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	1 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
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	11 reviews
Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway Created by Union Forge Heritage Association in 2007, the Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway is a 7 mile trail that winds its way through High Bridge criss-crossing a number of historical sites...	NJ	7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	12 reviews
Johnson Trolley Line Trail 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	12 reviews
K&T Trail 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	1.4 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Monocacy Way 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	4 reviews
Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail The Pequest Wildlife Management Area, although a rail trail, is much better suited to walking than to biking. It provides excellent access to the Pequest River which is stocked with trout. Some...	NJ	4.2 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel	7 reviews
Walnut Bank Farm Trail 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	1 reviews
Black River County Park Trail 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, and...	NJ	2.3 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
Perth Amboy Harbor Walk 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	0 reviews
Pleasant Spring Creek Bike & Walking Path 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	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Power Line Trail (PA)

Adding a note to my last review…

September, 2026 by justdoit2again

The trail runs about 5 miles so you can get 10mi roundtrip easily. There are a decent amount of hills and descents. I was impressed with the maintenance of the entire trail.

Power Line Trail (PA)

Good bike trail.

September, 2026 by justdoit2again

I parked at the Luken’s Park & Powerline Trail trailhead lot which is the park’s smaller lot on Dresher Rd. The lot was gravel. Trail was paved although not completely smooth but not loose gravel either. There was a pump station entering the trail from the lot. There were frequent benches along the path. The trail had a good amount of walkers, joggers, and bikers (mid week) but no problems with having enough room. It runs along mostly private properties/nice homes and some fields. It was scenic. There were multiple quiet intersections that were well maintained, marked, and most with blinking lights to cross. Pretty much every car stopped for me to cross. I had zero issues at all of the intersections.

Tatamy Trail

Echoes of the Past, Connections of the Future

September, 2026 by jmcginnis12@gmail.com

Part of the growing network of multi-use greenways connecting the various communities of the Lehigh Valley, the Tatamy Trail preserves parts of the region's industrial and agricultural past while offering valuable recreation and transportation opportunities.
The 6.6 mile asphalt north-south pathway links the communities of Tatamy, for which it is named, Wilson and West Easton, passing primarily through suburban and semi-rural environments. It also passes several area parks and links to the Penn's Grant/Penn Ridge Pathway, Palmer Twp. Rec, Trail and West Easton Bikeway. Together, these greenways form the Two Rivers Trail, a system that connects several municipalities in the eastern Lehigh Valley.
The northernmost and longest section extends from Main St. in Tatamy south to Edgewood Ave. on the north side of Easton. It follows the route of the former Easton & Northern RR through a mix of quiet, residential neighborhoods, wooded open space and local parks, never straying far from the gently flowing Bushkill Creek.
Since it follows the route of the former Easton & Northern RR, this section has almost no grades and is very user friendly. However, caution is advised when crossing four old repurposed RR bridges due to their narrow width and slick surface when wet.
Observant trail users will also note the three old stone mills along the route, the skeletal remains of an old trolley bridge and several rock walls that were blasted when the RR was built. The dam near Penn Pump Park and former Crayola plant off Edgewood Ave., which is now being redeveloped into the Water's Edge apartment complex, are other vestiges of the corridor's industrial heritage, while the sound of carnival music and rides emanate in the spring and summer from Bushkill Park, a small amusement park situated just west of the trail's crossing at Bushkill Park Drive.
The trail takes a hard turn right, veering away from the RR grade and Bushkill Creek at the parking lot/trailhead off Edgewood Ave. Although shorter than the northern section, the middle segment between Edgewood Ave. and Northampton St. ascends and descends steep slopes as it winds through Hackett and Meuser parks in the suburb of Wilson. Although this section provides some impressive vistas from the top of the ridges, trail users need to watch out for frisbees at the disc golf course on the north side of Hackett Park and use caution crossing Hackett Ave., Wood Ave. and Northampton St.
Two agriculture-themed sculptures located next to the community gardens just north of Wood Ave. are also noteworthy. Like the nearby Karl Stirner Arts Trail, which is basically a linear art museum, these pieces are contributions from the Easton art community.
The trail rejoins the old RR grade near Northampton St., following it south past Easton Area High School to the trail's southern terminus at S. 25th St. in West Easton. Although relatively flat, the southern segment of the trail lacks the shade of the northern section due to the fact that a powerline also utilizes the corridor. S. 25th St., which the trail crosses twice, William Penn Hwy. and Freemansburg Ave. are also among the busiest and most dangerous road crossings on the trail's route.
Highlights of the southern segment of the trail include the hulking old Dixie Cup factory, now getting new life as a mixed use apartment house and office complex, as well as two features on the grounds of Easton Area High School. These include a memorial dedicated to alumni of the school who served in the Vietnam War as well as "Freedom Road," an interpretive walking path lined with several trees representing various past US presidents.
Although the Tatamy Trail officially ends about a mile south of the school at the second S. 25th St. crossing, the aforementioned West Easton Bikeway continues another half mile east into West Easton and will eventually connect to the D&L Trail and Easton riverfront via the planned Easton High Line. In the meantime, greenway users can access the D&L Trail via the Palmer Twp. Recreation Trail, which branches off the Tatamy Trail about a half mile north of the southern terminus.
The trail also connects to the Forks Twp. greenway network via the Penn's Grant Pathway, which it crosses near its midway point, and plans are underway for a northern extension to the Stockertown Rail Trail and Plainfield Rec. Trail, forming a continuous greenway from Easton to the Kittantinny Ridge.
Amenities for the trail include numerous benches along the route, as well as parking at the trailheads in Tatamy and off Edgewood Ave. Parking is also available at Mill Race, Penn Pump, Bushkill, Hackett and Meuser parks, which also include picnic pavilions and public restrooms.

Accordion

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

Daunting and Beautiful

September, 2026 by beny.margolese

When I first walked this trail I had no clue of it’s true size, starting from a bridge opening over the canal near New Brunswick I was simply on a walk and wanted to wander, to my surprise the trail simply kept going and going though, I was walking for miles seeing plenty of wondrous nature, enjoying the sound of the water flowing by me, ducks and turtles and all manner of fauna around me. I felt like I had walked into another world sitting just at the edge of the highly populated busy cities, but they remained on the other side of the river, while I was out in nature. Quickly I knew I was up against a titan of a trail compared to the 10 mile long paths I had gotten good at overcoming, but only after I had moved off the path and gone home did I truly realize how little I had seen. I felt a sense of giddy wonder and accomplishment, as well as curiosity. I had seen so much that day, but in truth, I was only scratching the surface. If you live near an entrance to this trail I implore you to give it a try, it’s not ideal for biking, but to see how far you can walk? It may be the best option in the state.

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

Mostly paved and tree covered. Will try bikes next. Is there a way to track miles covered?

September, 2026 by mlamourtorders

Mostly paved and tree covered. Will try bikes next. Is there a way to track miles covered?

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

Okay for walking and light biking

September, 2026 by pt5kty9cby

Reviewing for biking. No as long as it says…and you need to cross the streets a few times. Also lacking good signage.

Randolph Trails

Excellent mountain bike trail

August, 2026 by alex.franco2015

It’s perfect for people who love nature—lots of forest and good trails. I really liked it.

Union Transportation Trail

Started the ride at the Sharon Station parking lot. Headed south towards Cream Ridge. Loose gravel and sandy areas may challenge some riders. Road tires might be an issue. Shaded, mostly flat trail. May see some deer.

August, 2026 by abaugh0628

Started the ride at the Sharon Station parking lot. Headed south towards Cream Ridge. Loose gravel and sandy areas may challenge some riders. Road tires might be an issue. Shaded, mostly flat trail. May see some deer.

Great Valley Trail

Could be better maintained

August, 2026 by zeep4913

I'm a senior, just getting back into riding. I wanted to try the "14 mile loop" I have a hybrid bike and completed the loop, but probably wouldn't do it again due to the Great Valley Trail part of the loop. I found Great Valley to be less maintained than the Paulinskill and Sussex branches of the loop. I found the loop grassy and bumpy in the beginning (Augusta Hills Rd) and then the trail narrowed and became more of a single lane trail that was rutted and overgrown with tall vegetation. Had to get off the bike once to carry the bike over a tree. Connecting back up to the Paulinskill branch was a welcome site. Great Valley is certainly doable, but it was the least enjoyable part of the loop.

Cresheim Trail

Oh what a ride

August, 2026 by areneduke

Being a novice mountain biker, I’d say this trail is a doozy! We bike-hiked for a good portion and then the hubs somersaulted over his handle bars and still we continued, linking up with other trails, until we reached the Cosmic Cafe for hazy IPAs. Goals. We had goals. Needless to say, Cresheim is not for the faint of heart.

Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail

Definitely not a rail trail

August, 2026 by ddrury55

I had a great ride. My wife decided not to join me which was a good thing. I took what was supposed to be the easiest sections. They may have been easy for mountain biking, but I was expecting more of a rail trail in those areas. No problem -I had a gravel bike with 44 mm tires which worked fine. Could’ve been a little better marked in some areas, but I did not get lost. I would highly recommend checking out the website for the park, which gives you details on the easiest to the most difficult sections and the mileage between the access areas. Remember, this is not a flat rail trail. There are a lot of flat areas, but there are a lot of twisty turns, short uphill and downhill climbs -as well as bridges. And the terrain is not the smoothest.

Joseph Plumb Martin Trail

Great Way To See The Park

July, 2026 by colewa

Biking around Valley Forge is the best way to visit. You have to take time to stop at various monuments and read everything. This trail has some very steep grades both up and down.

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