7 Miles on the D&L Trail to and from Jim Thorpe

The Delaware & Lehigh (D&L) Trail is a rails-to-trails project that runs for 165 miles (some portions are still under construction). It starts in White Haven in the Poconos and ends in Bristol on the Delaware River just north of Philadelphia. It passes through or very close to a number of cities and towns, historic sights, waterfalls and other natural wonders. One of the nicest sections is the 3.6 mile walk from Weissport to Jim Thorpe, a town that somehow manages to retain its quirky natural charm despite being a tourism hub.

We will start at the Lehigh Canal - Weissport Trailhead and walk north into Jim Thorpe. Deviating a bit from our normal routine, we will have lunch in Jim Thorpe (and maybe a little walk around town) before finishing the walk by heading back to Weissport. The trail is flat and mostly gravel, and there are several opportunities to detour slightly into the woods to walk alongside the rail-trail. Depending on when the leaves turn, there's even the possibility that we'll see some fall foliage.

There are bathrooms at the trailhead and in Jim Thorpe.

Lehigh Canal Weissport Trail Head Address is 46 Canal St, Lehighton, PA 18235 HOWEVER, THE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE IS OFF OF BRIDGE STREET, NOT CANAL STREET, AND EASY TO MISS -- SEE PICTURE. From Conshohocken, it is an approximately 1 hour drive up the northeast extension.