Bridge view – Views of the Lehigh River loop from Penn Haven

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Pennsylvania

Carbon County

Bridge view – Views of the Lehigh River loop from Penn Haven

Moderate

2.6

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Bridge view – Views of the Lehigh River loop from Penn Haven

01:49

19.8km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

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Lehigh Gorge State Park

Waypoints

Start point

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1.87 km

D&L Trail – Lehigh Gorge Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The D&L Trail runs for almost 140 miles between Philadelphia and Mountain Top in the Appalachians. This section of the path follows the railway through the Lehigh Gorge with high cliff faces surrounding you.

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7.32 km

Bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the river from a rail bridge

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9.95 km

Views of the Lehigh River

Highlight • River

The Lehigh River is 109 miles long and flows to the Delaware River. It runs through the Pocono Mountains and the Lehigh Valley.

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13.7 km

Abandoned Coal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Jim Thorpe was once a thriving coal town, which can be seen in the abandoned tunnels scattered around the hills in the area. This cavern cannot be accessed by the public.

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19.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

1.57 km

989 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

1.86 km

359 m