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Uncover the rich history of Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown while enjoying the scenery of the Lehigh Valley in this curated guide.
View this GuideEaston sits at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers. | Courtesy Discover Lehigh Valley
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More than 20 curated points of interest to explore
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Ride on the D&L Trail, a celebrated canal path in Pennsylvania
Choose your mileage as you build your trip
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Turn-by-turn directions with printable cue sheet
Camp, stay in local lodging, or turn this adventure into a day trip
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Renowned for its past and for its growing food and culture scene, the Lehigh Valley is an unforgettable area to explore on your bike. Riding on the D&L Trail, you'll step back in time and discover the region's storied past, first as a vital early colony and later as a major center for manufacturing. In addition to history, the trail provides peaceful views of the Lehigh River and its famed canals, both vital to the area's industrial success. This route is ideal for a day trip on your bike or an exciting overnight journey.
Connected by the D&L Trail, the towns of Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown are each uniquely charming. Once filled with thriving mills and factories, the historic buildings in these places have come to back to life as distilleries, music venues, museums and other attractions that celebrate the region's industrial heritage. Whether you're indulging in farm fresh food, uncovering the story of historic sites or sipping locally-made spirits, there's something for everyone on this route
With turn-by-turn navigation, an extensive list of sights and attractions, a sample itinerary for inspiration and much more, this guide makes it easy for you to plan your own bike adventure on this section of the D&L Trail. Whether you take a two-day bike camping trip with friends, or an independent day trip, you have flexibility to choose your own path.
This Guide was created in partnership with the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the organization responsible for preserving and protecting this historic area. Our points of interest include local organizations and small businesses that benefit from your patronage.
This is a digital trip guide for someone interested in exploring a curated Bikeout experience as a self-guided trip on their own. Our Guide provides you with a map of points of interest, turn-by-turn directions, accommodation recommendations, a sample itinerary, exclusive partner discounts and other resources so that you'll spend less time planning and more time focusing on having a great time on your bike!
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This route begins at the Simon Silk Mill in Easton, PA where you can arrive by car, private bus or by traveling north on your bike along the D&L trail. The first leg is about 14 miles and will take you through Easton and onto the beautiful D&L Trail to Bethlehem, PA. After arriving in Bethlehem you can explore and take a break before continuing another 7 miles on the D&L trail to Allentown. There are multiple ways to use this route whether you are planning a day trip or overnight experience.
Most of this route between Easton, PA and Allentown, PA is on the protected system of the D&L Trail, which is a predominantly flat pathway of tightly packed gravel and stone. Depending on your preferred points of interest, there will be about 3-4 miles of riding on roadways with live traffic.
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