D&L Trail Lehigh Tannery Trailhead — Attraction in Foster Township

When's the last time you sat on a park bench to watch. . . a waterfall? Five minutes of watching a waterfall will bring you relaxation seldom seen elsewhere. This portion of the D&L trail is worth seeing. As you head south, the Lehigh River (full of joyous rafters and kayakers) is to your left, and a rocky cliff is to your right. The cliff has waterfalls, rhododendrons, and trees. There are picnic tables in beautiful settings. The trail itself is immaculately groomed crushed stone, with a grassy shoulder on both sides. Because it's an old railroad bed, it's flat. Nine miles south of this trailhead is a toilet facility, at the spot where the rafting companies disembark their exhausted rafters. We saw little kids, a three-generation family, strapping young athletes and all sorts of people running and cycling...

Beautiful idyllic area to go for a walk or bike ride. Much of the trail is under the tree canopy so lots of shade. A few areas of sunny exposure so a hat or sunglasses are helpful. Numerous spots to stop and rest or take in the peaceful scenery. May get lucky and see a train pass when you make it to the tracks. Smooth and comfortable for a bike ride and plenty of miles if you’re looking for a...

The white heaven trail head is closed due to construction. You can assess D&L trail from here. The park lot is not big, trail is maintained very well, and fit for multiple use such as biking, hiking, running. The trail is along with Leigh river . You may access the river side through...