Are dogs allowed on Lehigh Gorge Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Lehigh Gorge Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Lehigh Gorge Trail?

No, Lehigh Gorge Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Lehigh Gorge Trail?

Lehigh Gorge Trail is rated expert. It is 24.0 miles long with 2,723 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

Pennsylvania

Lehigh Gorge Trail

White Haven, Pennsylvania

24.0 mi

Distance

2,723 ft

Elev. Gain

8h 23m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Lehigh Gorge Trail is a 26-mile (42 km) multi-use rail trail that winds along the valley of the Lehigh River Gorge from White Haven, to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Much of the trail runs through the Lehigh Gorge State Park, and was originally developed into a railroad corridor after an extension of the Lehigh Canal was first built under the great push of Main Line of Public Works to connect the Delaware Valley to Pittsburgh.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:164 ft

Max:354 ft

830 ft

1,003 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.