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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...
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144.7 mi |
Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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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...
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PA |
2.6 mi |
Grass, Gravel
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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...
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PA |
8 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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Overview
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...
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PA |
82.4 mi |
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
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Overview Â
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...
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39 mi |
Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt
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Note:Â With a surface of large-sized gravel, the trail is not recommended for road bikes or mountain bikes with no suspension.Â
Overview
The Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail runs nearly the...
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PA |
31.2 mi |
Gravel
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The history of Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley is tied to the mighty Susquehanna River. From American Indian cultures and early European settlers to the cities that line the river’s shores today, people...
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PA |
12.8 mi |
Asphalt
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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...
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NJ |
27 mi |
Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
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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...
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PA |
3.3 mi |
Asphalt
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Overview
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...
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PA |
12.8 mi |
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
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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...
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PA |
6.6 mi |
Asphalt
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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...
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PA |
2.5 mi |
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
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