

A scenic rail-trail along the Lehigh River offering river vistas, old railroad infrastructure, stone bridges and wooded towpaths — excellent for landscapes, fall foliage and long-exposure waterscapes. Easy, mostly flat access from multiple trailheads in Lehighton with free parking; no entry fees. Best light is golden hour and blue hour for river reflections and bridge silhouettes; autumn brings peak color. Weekday mornings are quieter; trail is gravel/paved and wheelchair-friendly in sections.


A scenic rail-trail along the Lehigh River offering river vistas, old railroad infrastructure, stone bridges and wooded towpaths — excellent for landscapes, fall foliage and long-exposure waterscapes. Easy, mostly flat access from multiple trailheads in Lehighton with free parking; no entry fees. Best light is golden hour and blue hour for river reflections and bridge silhouettes; autumn brings peak color. Weekday mornings are quieter; trail is gravel/paved and wheelchair-friendly in sections.