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Bethlehem Steel Plant – Saucon Rail Trail loop from Upper Saucon

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Lehigh County

Bethlehem Steel Plant – Saucon Rail Trail loop from Upper Saucon

Moderate

2.7

(20)

riders

Bethlehem Steel Plant – Saucon Rail Trail loop from Upper Saucon

03:38

47.4km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.5 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.71 km

Saucon Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Saucon Rail Trail is a 7.5-mile paved trail along what was once the path of the North Pennsylvania Railroad.

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8.15 km

Saucon Creek

Highlight • River

Saucon Creek is a 17-mile creek that flows to the Lehigh River in Bethlehem. This creek is considered to be a high quality fishing spot.

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9.24 km

Thomas Iron Site

Forest

15.7 km

Once the pinnacle of American steel dominance and manufacturing leadership, Bethlehem Steel Corporation operated for over a century before closing in 2003. Headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this industrial titan was …

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18.5 km

Ruins of pottery building

Highlight • Historical Site

This is all that's left of the stonework building that was once the pottery for Moravian settlers. The building later served as a cloth-making and weaving workshop, and as housing too.

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18.5 km

Ruins of pottery building

Highlight • Historical Site

This is all that's left of the stonework building that was once the pottery for Moravian settlers. The building later served as a cloth-making and weaving workshop, and as housing too.

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20.4 km

Bethlehem

Highlight • Settlement

Bethlehem, known as "Christmas City," boasts rich history and vibrant culture. Explore the charming downtown, historic Moravian architecture, and scenic trails along the Lehigh River.

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24.8 km

Laubach Island

Highlight • River

40.1 km

Saucon Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Saucon Rail Trail is a 7.5-mile paved trail along what was once the path of the North Pennsylvania Railroad.

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47.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

9.49 km

8.58 km

8.04 km

6.57 km

629 m

150 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

16.0 km

7.87 km

1.54 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Today

Wednesday 24 June

27°C

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Saucon Rail Trail

Saucon Creek