LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL SCRANTON, PA
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is a multi-purpose trail that follows the Lackawanna River for forty miles in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The trail begins at the river's confluence with the Susquehanna River at Duryea and Pittston in Luzerne County. It travels through Lackawanna County and joins the Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Rail-Trail in Simpson. The two trails continue together to Union Dale. From that point, the D&H Rail-Trail extends north to the New York State border. - See more at:
Scranton Trails: The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (Olive St. to Depot St.)
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail is a mix of paved paths and dirt trails that weaves a path through Northeast Pennsylvania, following alongside the Lackawanna River. Not too long ago, the trail looked a hell of a lot different, but it has been paved, fixed up and maintained in recent years by The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area.
The trail is frequented by runners, bikers and walkers. It plays host to many races, especially the annual Scranton Half-Marathon, which is held every year in April. The section of trail covered in this video begins at Olive Street, not too far from Scranton High and Scranton Running Company. It follows the river along for almost four miles, eventually entering the borough of Taylor, PA. The official part of the trail ends at Depot St. in Taylor, but you can continue onward if you don't mind a rockier, more unkempt and less maintained trail.
I have mixed feelings about the continued paving of trails in the area. While it's great for bikers, it's awful for runners. I respect the LHVA and everything they've done for the area, but at the same time, my inner hippie sometimes wishes the trails would be left unpaved. As a runner, there's nothing quite like the relief of getting on a nice, soft trail. But I really shouldn't complain. It's a beautiful place for some exercise regardless. My thanks go out to the LHVA for all their hard work.
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Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Kevin was in an out of town wedding - so I got to explore the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail that was very close to the hotel we were staying at. This trail connects to the D&H trail and the O&W trail. It was a really great rail trail - although when you get on the O&W it was pretty rocky!
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Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
LRHT Scranton Section: Taylor (Depot Street) to Scranton (Dean Street): 6.1 miles. This segment is a fun easy ride, a mix of levees, unimproved trail, and the new Scranton Riverwalk. GoPro 2 chrisbalton.com
Bike Ride on The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Start : Scranton Riverwalk, Scranton, PA 18503
Finish : Depot St, Taylor, PA 18517
Via The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
3.8 miles Mostly flat bike path 16 mins.
The multi-use Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) follows Pennsylvania's Lackawanna River and, when complete, will be more than 70 miles. The trail begins at the confluence of the Lackawanna and Susquehanna rivers in Pittston, southwest of Scranton. The LRHT heads north to meet the Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Rail-Trail in Simpson. The two trails continue together to Union Dale. From Union Dale north, the D&H Rail-Trail carries on north to the New York State border.Scranton Section: Taylor (Depot Street) to Scranton (Dean Street): 6.1 miles. This segment is a mix of levees, unimproved trail, and the new Scranton Riverwalk.
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Bike Ride return The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Start : Depot St, Taylor, PA 18517
Finish : Scranton Riverwalk, Scranton, PA 18503
Via The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
3.8 miles Mostly flat bike path 16 mins.
The multi-use Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) follows Pennsylvania's Lackawanna River and, when complete, will be more than 70 miles. The trail begins at the confluence of the Lackawanna and Susquehanna rivers in Pittston, southwest of Scranton. The LRHT heads north to meet the Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Rail-Trail in Simpson. The two trails continue together to Union Dale. From Union Dale north, the D&H Rail-Trail carries on north to the New York State border. Scranton Section: Taylor (Depot Street) to Scranton (Dean Street): 6.1 miles. This segment is a mix of levees, unimproved trail, and the new Scranton Riverwalk.
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (Peckville/Archbald/Jermyn Section)
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail is an extensive series of trails weaving through Northeast Pennsylvania. In this particular video, we're covering the Peckville/Archbald/Jermyn section of the trail, which starts on Depot Street in Peckville, passes through Archbald and finishes at Delaware Street in Jermyn.
It's a beautiful trail for walkers, runners and cyclists, offering clear, paved paths away from the congestion of city roads and crowded sidewalks. The Steamtown Marathon route also passes right through this trail section before going on to finish in downtown Scranton.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of Northeastern Pennsylvania on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Learn more at lhva.org.
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