D&L Trail

The Highlands Trail co-aligns with the D&L Trail in Upper Bucks County and Northampton County for a distance of 25 miles.

Highlands Trail Route

The Highlands Trail route follows the D&L Trail through Bridgeton, Nockamixon and Durham Townships, and the Borough of Riegelsville in Bucks County  and Williams Township, Northampton County within Delaware Canal State Park. At the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, the D&L Trail turns west and follows the Lehigh River and connects the cities of Easton and Bethlehem.

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Facts

The width and surface type of the D&L Trail in Northampton and Bucks Counties varies along the 25 mile route. The trail surface is a combination of crushed stone and paved trails between Bridgeton Township, Easton and Bethlehem.

Average Slope: 1.0%; Maximum slope: 4.6%

The D&L Trail is managed by the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

This section of the trail contains several nationally significant historic and natural features, with outstanding views of the canal, Delaware River, preserved farmland, Nockamixon Cliffs (PA side of the river) and Milford Bluffs (NJ side of the river).

Trail Planning

Trail feasiblity studies and plans that have been developed for this section of the Highlands Trail are listed below.

Access Points

This section of the D&L Trail can be accessed at:

  • Ringing Rocks Trailhead (1975 River Road, Upper Black Eddy (Bridgeton Township)
  • Theodore Roosevelt Recreation Area/Delaware Canal State Park Locks 22 & 23 (South Delaware Drive, Riegelsville)
  • Wy Hit Tuk Park (510 South Delaware Drive /Route 611, Williams Township)
  • Delaware Canal State Park (220 South Delaware Drive, Easton)
  • Riverview Park (1391 Lehigh Drive, Easton)
  • Hope Road Access Point (Palmer Township)

Nearby Destinations

The following places and destinations are either located on or nearby the D&L Trail section of Highlands Trail route:

  • Ringing Rocks Park (Bridgeton Township)
  • Wy Hit Tuk Park (510 South Delaware Drive /Route 611, Williams Township)
  • Delaware Canal State Park (220 S Delaware Drive, Easton)
  • Riverview Park (1391 Lehigh Drive, Easton)
  • Hugh Moore Park & Canal Museum (2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd, Easton)
  • The Borough of Riegelsville
  • The City of Easton
  • The City of Bethlehem