Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor - Corridor Uses Today

Corridor Uses Today

The mission of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is to enrich communities through actions and partnerships that conserve the resources, preserve the history, and enhance the quality of life. Today, the Corridor offers a broad range of experiences for visitors and residents such as hiking, boating, camping, biking, fishing, etc. Whatever your area of interest, this storied waterway offers walkers, hikers, heritage travelers, and others boundless opportunities to explore and be inspired.

Historically, the Corridor has been used to link people and communities, and this is still a prominent goal of the Corridor today. The entire trail is used to connect and promote the importance of this region. Each community has unique ecological attributes and a diversified history to conserve. The Corridor is used to preserve these features while offering an opportunity to educate and enjoy nature.

The D&L Trail follows the 165-mile route that anthracite coal took from mine to market. It winds through northern mountains and along the banks of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers through northeast Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley, and Bucks County. The D&L Trail passes through towns, industrial powerhouses, and along remnants of the Lehigh and Delaware canals. This earthen path exposes walkers, hikers, bicyclists, and others to some of Pennsylvania’s finest wildflowers, waterfalls, and wildlife. For information on the status of the trail, specific trail sections, or parking information, please visit the external link for the D&L Trail Map.