Location:
Ironton Rail-Trail,
Whitehall,
PA
Brought to you by: Ironton Rail-Trail
Ironton Rail-Trail Historical Walk DATE: SATURDAY, October 28, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM MEET: CHESTNUT STREET BARN The walk is approximately 7 miles. Allow 4 hours at a leisurely pace with occasional stops to view buildings, historical sites and landmarks. Bring water, a camera, and binoculars. The IRT traverses the sites of the first anthracite fueled iron company and the first Portland cement company in America, both of which contributed to the Industrial Revolution. No less than 30 historical sites and landmarks will be presented. This Trail is a loop with an even surface of asphalt or packed millings and passes through several communities. The hike starts at the Whitehall Parkway Barn on Chestnut Street, just west of MacArthur Road by the traffic light at Sheetz. Hike Leaders: Bob Abbott and Ray Bieak For more information, e-mail questions to: rail.trail@yahoo.com or call Whitehall Recreation at 610-437-5524, ext. 160 St. Luke’s University Health Network and Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor are encouraging you to get out and get active. Learn more, sign up at www.tailonthetrail.org It’s FREE. Log the miles you walk, run or bike, and earn prizes! Whether you’re training for this event, or getting out on trails for fresh air, your miles count! Join today and help us build a healthier community... one mile at a time.
Location: Ironton Rail-Trail, Whitehall, PA
Brought to you by: Ironton Rail-Trail
Saturday, October 21, 2017 5:00 AM - Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:00 AM
North on MacArthur Road Rt 145 to Chestnut St. at Sheetz. Turn left on Chestnut St, go 1/4 mile to Red Barn. Turn left at one way sign.
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