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Lehigh Gorge
Lehigh Gorge
State Park
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for
WELCOME
Top 10 Activities to do at Lehigh Gorge
Pennsylvania State Parks Mission
The primary purpose of Pennsylvania state parks is to provide
opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as
outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these
purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic, and
historical values of parks should be given first consideration.
Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that
protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current
and future generations.
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1. Take a group of friends for a bicycle ride
(or a hike) along the river on the Lehigh
Gorge Trail.
6. Eat a picnic lunch to the beautiful sounds
and sights of Buttermilk Falls.
2. Challenge yourself with a whitewater
rafting trip.
8. Photograph beautiful rhododendron along
the Lehigh George Trail in July.
3. Experience the wonder of the Upper
Grand Section of the Lehigh Canal by
standing inside Lock 22 at Mud Run.
9. Find your own secret fishing hole in the
nearly 30 miles of river or its numerous
tributaries.
4. Enjoy the view from the top of the
Inclined Planes at Penn Haven.
10. Visit a neighbor – Hickory Run State
Park!
7. Explore the Audubon’s Lehigh Autotour.
5. Snowmobile the 15-mile trail from Penn
Haven to White Haven.
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Marty Straub
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LEHIGH GORGE STATE PARK
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
Spend the Day
FISHING: Fishing in the river and streams
is permitted during seasons established
by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission. The northern section of the
Lehigh River is stocked with trout and is
most popular with anglers. Approved trout
waters stretch from the Francis E. Walter
Dam to Sandy Run. Whitewater boating
north of White Haven is discouraged to
promote this section for fishing activities.
photo by Michael P. Gadomski
A deep, steep-walled gorge carved by a
river, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings,
and waterfalls characterizes Lehigh Gorge
State Park. In Luzerne and Carbon counties
in eastern Pennsylvania, the park follows
the Lehigh River from the outlet of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Francis E. Walter
Dam at the northern end, to the town of
Jim Thorpe at the southern end of the park.
Whitewater boating and biking are popular
activities.
HUNTING AND FIREARMS: Most
of the park is open to hunting, trapping,
and the training of dogs during established
seasons. Common game species are deer,
turkey, bear, and small game. The park also
provides access to state game lands 40, 141,
and 149, which adjoin the park.
Hunting woodchucks, also known
as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog
training is only permitted from the day
following Labor Day through March 31 in
designated hunting areas. The Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources
and the Pennsylvania Game Commission
rules and regulations apply. Contact the
park office for ADA accessible hunting
information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at
all times. Other visitors use the park during
hunting seasons. Firearms and archery
equipment used for hunting may be uncased
and ready for use only in authorized hunting
areas during hunting seasons. In areas not
open to hunting or during non-hunting
seasons, firearms and archery equipment
shall be kept in the owner’s car or enclosed
trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement
officers and individuals with a valid
Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms
are authorized to carry a firearm concealed
on their person while they are within a state
park.
HIKING: 33 miles of trails
The 26 miles of the Lehigh Gorge Trail
offer easy hiking along the scenic Lehigh
River. Highlights are several waterfalls,
historic remnants of the Upper Grand
Section of the Lehigh Canal, and many
opportunities to see wildlife. Potable water
is available seasonally at the Rockport
Access Area.
The Bald Mountain tract near Rockport
is open to hunting and hiking only.
The seven miles of hiking trails are not
marked or signed, pending the completion
of the environmental review and longterm planning. Only experienced hikers
should hike this area and should carry a
topographic map and a compass or GPS
unit, and know how to use them.
The gorge is a natural area that possesses
natural hazards like steep and treacherous
terrain and fast-moving water. You are
responsible for your safety and that of your
family. Wear proper hiking shoes and use
caution when hiking in the gorge.
BICYCLING: 26 miles of trail
The Lehigh Gorge Trail is open for biking.
Wide tires are recommended. Bicycle
rentals and shuttle service are available
throughout the area.
WILDLIFE WATCHING
River corridors are natural transportation
routes and so the gorge has a great diversity
of plants and animals. Great blue heron,
merganser, kingfisher, and beaver are
common river residents. In summer, the
Lehigh Gorge Trail is a great place to
see snakes, fence lizard, and warblers,
especially black-and-white and magnolia
warblers.
PROPOSED RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: Future recreational
development in Lehigh Gorge State Park
will improve opportunities for public
access to the Gorge and Lehigh River
while protecting the natural resources and
maintaining a high quality recreational
experience.
Trailhead facilities such as parking and
comfort stations will be upgraded in the
vicinity of White Haven, providing support
for the park’s recreational activities.
Tell us about your hike at:
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The 6,107 acres of park land follow the
Lehigh River from Francis E. Walter Dam
in the north to Jim Thorpe in the south.
The Lehigh Gorge Trail follows over 20
miles of abandoned railroad grade along the
river, providing opportunities for hiking,
bicycling, sightseeing, and photography.
The trail is closed to motor vehicles.
Parking areas are provided in White
Haven, Rockport, and Glen Onoko. Very
limited parking is available at Lehigh
Tannery but boat launching is prohibited.
A wide variety of environmental education
and interpretive programs are offered
year round. Through hands-on activities and
guided walks participants gain appreciation,
understanding, and develop a sense of
stewardship toward natural and cultural
resources.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Information on nearby attractions is
available from:
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
570-421-5791, www.poconomountains.com
Luzerne County Visitors Bureau
888-905-2872, www.tournepa.com
HISTORY
EXPLORING AUDUBON’S LEHIGH
AUTO TOUR
Lehigh Gorge State Park and nearby Hickory
Run State Park are featured in a unique auto
tour entitled Exploring Audubon’s Lehigh.
The tour focuses on famed naturalist John
James Audubon’s 1829 visit to the Rockport
area of the Lehigh River Valley and looks at
the valley’s natural and historical landscapes.
Brochures and CDs are available at several
locations along the 53-mile route. Signs
mark the route and identify tour stops.
The tour begins in either Jim Thorpe at
the Old Mauch Chunk Landing, or in White
Haven at the Lehigh Canal Depot.
www.audubonslehigh.org
DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL
HERITAGE CORRIDOR
Lehigh Gorge State Park is in the
Audubon’s Lehigh Reach of the Delaware
and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
The corridor stretches more than 150 miles
from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol, in eastern
Pennsylvania, and follows the historic routes
of the Lehigh & Susquehanna Railroad, the
Lehigh Navigation, and the Delaware Canal.
The corridor showcases the extraordinary
natural, cultural, and recreational resources
and works in partnership to conserve the
heritage and enhance the quality of life for
its many residents. Corridor landings (visitor
centers) are available throughout the region
to direct visitors to many opportunities
that tell the stories that make the region so
nationally significant. www.nps.gov/dele
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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Access for People with Disabilities
This symbol indicates facilities and
activities that are ADA accessible. This
publication text is available in alternative
formats.
If you need an accommodation to
participate in park activities due to a
disability, please contact the park you plan
to visit.
In an Emergency
White Haven dam pooled up the water for the slack-water canal and
supplied water for the lock, which is the stone wall in the foreground.
Between 1835 and 1838, a series of
dams, locks, and canals was constructed
by Josiah White and the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation Company.
White constructed 20 dams and 29 locks
over the 26 miles between Mauch Chunk
(now Jim Thorpe) and White Haven. Five
and one-half miles of canal were also built.
It was called the Upper Grand Section of
the Lehigh Canal because the locks and
dams were larger and far more impressive
than the locks of other canals.
When severe flooding in 1862 destroyed
the canal system, it was replaced with the
new technology of railroads. Remains of
locks, dams, and towpath are still evident in
the Lehigh River Gorge.
NEAREST HOSPITALS
Rockport and White Haven
Access Areas
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazelton
700 East Broad Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-501-4000
Loggers continued to clearcut the huge
white pine and hemlock trees for lumber
and for the bark, which was used to tan
hides. In the 1860s, the second largest
tannery in the United States sat on the
banks of the Lehigh River at the small town
of Lehigh Tannery.
A terrible forest fire swept through the
Lehigh Gorge area in 1875, burning the
remaining standing timber, many sawmills,
and stockpiles of lumber. The sawmills
closed and the loggers departed.
At the turn of the 20th century, railroads
popularized the southern end of the park at
a resort called Glen Onoko. Hotel Wahnetah
boasted 47 rooms, a dance pavilion, tennis
courts, fresh air, and hikes to the scenic
Glen Onoko Falls. A fire in 1911 closed the
hotel and a fire in 1917 ended the resort era.
In the 1970s, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania began purchasing park lands
and in 1980 the land was turned over to the
Bureau of State Parks.
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photo by Michael P. Gadomski
Settlement was sparse during the 19th
century until loggers arrived and began
felling trees and building sawmills.
The discovery of anthracite coal at
Summit Hill in 1791 caused intensive
development and settlement of the upper
Lehigh Valley. In the early 1800s, the need
to transport increasingly large quantities
of coal to markets down river led to the
intensive development of canals.
Famed naturalist and painter John James
Audubon visited the area in 1829 and spent
six weeks painting birds. He was distressed
at how quickly trees were cut and shipped
down river. The industrial revolution was
just beginning in the area.
Call 911 and contact a park employee.
Directions to the nearest hospital are
posted on bulletin boards.
For More Information Contact
Lehigh Gorge State Park
c/o Hickory Run State Park
3 Family Camp Road
White Haven, PA 18661-9712
570-443-0400
e-mail: hickoryrunsp@pa.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer
www.visitPAparks.com
• Be prepared and bring the proper
equipment. Natural areas may possess
hazards. Your personal safety and that of
your family are your responsibility.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Because uncontrolled pets may chase
wildlife or frighten visitors, pets must
be physically controlled and attended
at all times and on a leash, caged, or
crated. Electronic fences and leashes are
prohibited.
• Do your part to keep wildlife wild! Enjoy
wildlife from a safe distance and do not
feed or approach wild animals.
• Please park only in designated areas and
obey all traffic regulations.
Information and Reservations
Buttermilk Falls, just north of Rockport
Information and Reservations
Make online reservations at
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7:00 AM
to 5:00 PM Monday to Saturday, for state
park information and reservations.
• Please recycle. Place trash accumulated
during your stay in proper receptacles or
take it home with you.
• Soliciting and posting signs are prohibited
without approval from the Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources.
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Enjoy the Winter
The Lehigh Gorge Trail from White Haven
to Glen Onoko is open to cross-country
skiing. The 15-mile section from White
Haven to Penn Haven is also open to
snowmobiles. Parking for snowmobiling is
at the White Haven access area under the
I-80 bridge.
Glen Onoko Access Area
Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital
211 North 12th Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
610-377-1300
Please make your visit safe and enjoyable.
Obey all posted rules and regulations and
respect fellow visitors and the resources of
the park.
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Driving Directions from Rockport to Glen Onoko
Leave access area on Rockport Road
0.8 mi. At stop sign, turn left onto Lehigh Gorge Drive
3.6 mi. In Weatherly, cross open grate bridge, then turn left at T-intersection
2.5 mi. At stop sign, turn left onto PA 93 S
5.9 mi. At stop sign, turn left onto US 209 N
3.0 mi. At stop light, turn left onto PA 903 N
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0.3 mi. Turn left at entrance to Lehigh Gorge State Park
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the town of Weatherly. Continue through Weatherly then turn right onto Lehigh Gorge Drive.
Turn right onto Rockport Road. Rockport is accessible from the north from Exit 273 off I-80.
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TRAIL INFORMATION
Driving Directions from Glen Onoko to Rockport
Leave Glen Onoko Access
1.6 mi. Turn right at stop sign
0.4 mi. At stop sign, turn right onto PA 903 S
0.1 mi. At stop light, turn right. onto US 209 S
2.9 mi. Turn right onto PA 93 N
6 mi. In Hudsondale, turn right onto Brenckman Drive heading towards Weatherly
2.4 mi. At stop sign, turn right, cross bridge
0.1 mi. After crossing railroad tracks, turn right.
0.1 mi. At stop sign, go straight
0.3 mi. At T-intersection, turn left, then turn right at stop sign
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Whitewater Regulations and Safety
To protect the natural resources and the
unspoiled natural beauty of the river and its
environment, the Bureau of State Parks has
developed maximum commercial boating
capacities on the Lehigh River and controls
the number of boaters. Controls have been
placed on the outfitters which provide
commercial guided river trips. These controls
are designed to cover the safety equipment,
type of flotation devices used, and skill level
of guides. Persons in canoes and kayaks
should wear helmets and are required to add
sufficient flotation to their watercraft for the
displacement of water. Wetsuits or drysuits
are recommended in the spring and the fall.
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many parts are not deep enough for boating.
From 250 to 1,000 cfs, the river becomes
better for boating. Above 1,000 cfs, the level
of difficulty becomes progressively greater
and higher levels of skill and better equipment
are necessary. At levels above 5,000 cfs, only
expert boaters, in kayaks, closed canoes, or
very large rafts should attempt the river.
All boaters are required to wear a U.S.
Coast Guard approved personal flotation
device. Type I, III, or V vests designed for
whitewater use are required.
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A major attraction of the park is whitewater
boating. This section of the Lehigh River is
Class III whitewater and is popular for rafting,
kayaking, and canoeing. All boaters must
enter and leave the Lehigh River at designated
sites. River flow is controlled by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers at the Francis E.
Walter Dam and by streams flowing into the
river throughout the park. Flow rates from
the dam and scheduled water release dates
are available at the U.S. Geologic Survey
website: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis or by
calling the Hickory Run State Park office.
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railroad tracks turn right on Main Street and after a sharp, descending curve bear right to the
state park access area.
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This PFD is designed for extended
survival in rough, open water. It usually
will turn an unconscious person face up
and has over 22 pounds of buoyancy.
This is the best PFD to keep you afloat
in remote regions where rescue may be
slow in coming.
Type III
These life jackets are generally
considered the most comfortable, with
styles for different boating activities and
sports. They are for use in calm water
where there is good chance of fast rescue
since they will generally not turn an
unconscious person face-up. Flotation
aids come in many sizes and styles.
Type V
Special use PFDs include work vests,
deck suits, and hybrids for restricted use.
Only type V PFDs that are designed for
whitewater are permitted for use in the
park.
• Inflatable devices (rafts, canoes, and
kayaks) must be designed for whitewater
use and be constructed of durable materials
with strong fabric backing. Crafts made
from vinyl or PVC are prohibited.
• At flow rates less than 250 cubic feet per
second (cfs), whitewater regulations do not
apply.
• At flow rates between 250 - 1000 cfs,
inflatable rafts must be at least eight feet
in length, have three separate air chambers
and have an outside tube diameter of at
least 13 inches.
• At flow rates between 1,000 cfs and
5,000 cfs, inflatable rafts must be at
least 11 feet long, contain three separate
air chambers, and have an outside tube
diameter of at least 15 inches.
• At flow rates above 5,000 cfs, inflatable
rafts must be at least 12.5 feet long, contain
at least three separate air chambers, and
have an outside tube diameter of at least
17 inches.
Licensed Commercial
Outfitters
Inexperienced boaters should not attempt
the Lehigh River without qualified
guides. Outfitted trips are available from
concessionaires that provide rafts, guides,
all necessary safety equipment, and
transportation to and from the river.
The following is a list of licensed,
commercial outfitters currently operating on
the Lehigh River.
Jim Thorpe River Adventures
123 Lehigh Drive
Lehighton, PA 18235
800-424-7238
www.jtraft.com
Pocono Whitewater
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
800-WHITEWATER
www.whitewaterrafting.com
Whitewater Challengers
Inc.
288 North Stagecoach Road
Weatherly, PA 18255
800-443-8554
www.whitewaterchallengers.com
Whitewater Rafting
Adventures Inc.
1 Hunter Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
800-876-0285
www.adventurerafting.com