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Summary: This is a walk along a railroad grade by a beautiful river. You can access and leave from many portions, you can also bike, kayak, or raft the river. Tehre are many adventure operators that will rent you bikes and drop off or pick you up. There are also many fun rafting trips run on this river. Trailhead: There are many portions to this trail White Haven is the northern access area and can be reached off of Exit 273 of I-80. Follow PA 940 east to the Thriftway store. Go through the Thriftway parking lot and bear left to the state park access area Rockport is the central access area and can be reached from the south by following US 209 south from Jim Thorpe to PA 93 north, continuing to SR 2055 (Lehigh Gorge Drive), through Weatherly into the small village of Rockport at SR 4014. Rockport is accessible from the north by following PA 940 west from Exit 273 off I-80, left onto SR 2055 (Lehigh Gorge Drive) continuing to the small village of Rockport at SR 4014. Glen Onoko is the southern access area and may be reached by taking Exit 74 of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow US 209 south to Jim Thorpe. Then take PA 903 north across the river to Coalport Road. Turn off of Coalport to Glen Onoko. (Lat:41.06085 Lon:-75.77313) Trail Guides for Lehigh Gorge: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Lehigh Gorge State Park 570-443-0400 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Paul Saneholtz, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Sandy on 9/20/2007 This was a nice hike if you're just out for walking exercise, but I was a little disappointed that we were unable to get better views of the river. We went in on the White Haven access and I think we should have gone in on the Rockport access. Nevertheless, it was a beautiful day and we ended it at Nescopeck State Park where we had a nice relaxing walk around the lake. Our next visit will be to Nescopeck State Park for a guided hike on 9/29 - this will be our first "guided" tour. Might be nice! 
Reviewed by marian on 5/7/2005 It is a beautiful trail. We enjoy it and use it often! Even if it is a crowded summer day, there is enough room for everyone to enjoy themselves.
Reviewed by bobby geez on 3/1/2004 real good views, a good place to go if your new to packing be carefull hiking up the trail at glen onoko falls theres parts toward the top with some loose rock. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Luzerne County Hiking, Luzerne County Trails, Luzerne County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
