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ARTSWALK POCKET PARK
65 N Church St, Allentown, PA 18101
Walk your way to endless entertainment! Take a step into Downtown
Allentown's ArtsWalk Pocket Park and enjoy live music from local
bands, movie nights under the stars, and so much more.
Check out their calendar and save the date for one of the many
outdoor events. https://mailchi.mp/citycenterallentown.com/
experienceallentown.
Also make sure to learn about
the FREE parking deck.
https://mailchi.mp/citycenterallentown.com/
experienceallentown#parking
IRONTON RAIL TRAIL
Chestnut St. & N. Ruch St., Coplay, PA 18037
There's lots for history buffs to love as they stretch their legs on the
Ironton Rail-Trail, an easy multi-use trail that follows the route of
the Ironton Railroad in Coplay and Hokendauqua. There are more
than two dozen sites and nineteenth-century ruins to explore that
tie into the Lehigh Valley's roots in the iron and cement industries,
including the eerie, 90-foot-high Saylor Cement kilns and a refurbished
red caboose. The well-maintained trail with historic markers
is mostly paved and consists of a 5.3-mile loop and 3.9-mile spur
west towards Ironton.
THE LEHIGH PARKWAY
3000 Parkway Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104
This 6-mile loop, bisected by the Little Lehigh Creek, rests between
Allentown and Emmaus, though you'd never know just how close
the park sits near downtown Allentown, says Tyler Long, assistant
manager of The Emmaus Run Inn. The park includes eight bridges
(including Bogert's Covered Bridge, a pedestrian-only covered bridge),
the Little Lehigh Fish Hatchery, a disc-golf course, and a log cabin.
(Whew.) " I'd describe the route as easy to moderate-there are some
inclines, some declines-but it's all very manageable. And beautiful. "
says Long. It's a fun spot to snowshoe, cross-country ski, or just clomp
around in snow boots, too.
DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL
HERITAGE CORRIDOR
2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) is a
multi-use trail spanning 165 miles running through Lehigh Valley.
This historic transportation route crosses railroads, canals, rivers, and
trails. The Lehigh Valley section of the trail is approximately 48 miles
and spans the Central region.
SOUTHSIDE BETHLEHEM'S URBAN
ARTS TRAIL
Explore the Urban Arts Trail of SouthSide Bethlehem, a 2.75-mile
trek along a variety of creative public art pieces. This expansive trail
is filled with sculptures, murals, and other outstanding artwork
created by some great artists from Lehigh Valley and around the
world. Use our guide below to navigate your way along this fun
art-filled adventure!
SAUCON RAIL TRAIL (NORTH)
1204 William St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Before walkers, runners, dogs, and bikes took over, the path of
Saucon Rail Trail was an important railroad link between Bethlehem
and Philadelphia. Today, the wide, mostly flat gravel path connects
Bachman Street in Hellertown to East Station Avenue in Coopersburg.
It never feels crowded and there's much to see along the way: wildlife,
rock formations, the meandering Saucon Creek and the backyards
of some beautiful homes. With so many trees, the trail stays nice
and shaded when the weather warms up.
EAST SIDE RESERVOIR
E. Union St. & S. Halstead St., Allentown, PA 18109
East Side Reservoir is a tranquil park located on East Union
Street, on the City's east side. The main entrance is at E. Union and
S. Halstead Streets. The park features walking trails, open fields and
wooded areas.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESERVE
Alpine St, Emmaus, PA 18049
The preserve boasts more than 350+ acres of woodland trails,
pronounced rocky outcroppings and unique vistas tucked into an
otherwise urban landscape. South Mountain Preserve is considered
part of the 750-acre Robert Rodale Reserve, an important natural
area in the region. Trails are accessible for hikers, pet owners, trail
runners, birdwatchers, mountain bikers, and other passive recreation.
LEHIGH RIVER WATER TRAIL
The Lehigh River Water Trail is 72 miles long, starting at White
Haven and ending in the City of Easton at the Lehigh River's confluence
with the Delaware River. There the traveler can continue
down the Delaware toward Philadelphia and beyond to Delaware
Bay. The Lehigh River is a state-designated Scenic River and offers a
wide diversity of plant and animal life. Check out their map: https://
www.wildlandspa.org/lrwt-map/
LEHIGH GORGE TRAIL
9103 E Catawissa St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
The designated Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail is a gentle downhill,
scenic, state park-maintained path that follows the Lehigh River.
Access points allow for one-way rides of up to 36 miles...whatever
fits your schedule.
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