Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Lehigh Gorge State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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624 m

Buttermilk Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Buttermilk Falls is one of many falls that can be seen along the Lehigh Trail, which is a section of the 165-mile D&L Trail.

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12.1 km

Lehigh Gorge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lehigh Gorge Trail is a 26-mile section of the 165-mile D&L Trail. The Lehigh Trail is a gravel trail that follows the Lehigh River with views of waterfalls and, potentially, wildlife.

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28.2 km

Luke's Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Lukes Falls is a small waterfall along Lehigh Gorge Trail. The Lehigh River is directly across the trail from this waterfall.

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48.4 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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69.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.2 km

3.49 km

731 m

429 m

219 m

Surfaces

64.9 km

2.39 km

1.51 km

193 m

Elevation

Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 25 November

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