A roughly 5-mile gap is located between the east side of Quakertown Borough and Nockamixon State Park. Developing a trail to connect Quakertown to the state park is in the preliminary stages. Planning documents that have been prepared for this trail area are listed below:

PA Highlands Trail Feasiblity Study

Feasiblity Study for Highlands Trail in Quakertown Area

Municipalities that may be involved in the planning and development of a trail in this gap area include Quakertown Borough and East Rockhill Township, Bucks County.