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Lehighton

Stunning view of Lehighton, PA a D&L Trail Town along the D&L Corridor

The look and character of this riverfront town reflect its German ancestry. This small town began when the Moravian Brethren Society started converting the local Delaware Indians to Christianity. In 1746, the Moravians organized a mission in what is now Lehighton and named it Gnaden Huetten (meaning “tents of grace”). As the settlement grew, missionaries established another village along the east side of the river. They named this one New Gnaden Huetten (today’s Weissport).

In 1794, war veteran Jacob Weiss and gunmaker William Henry II owned most of the land on which Lehighton rests today. The settlement that arose, named after the Lehigh River, became a popular rest stop for those traveling along the road from Berwick to Easton.

Still, it wasn’t until the Lehigh Canal was completed in 1829 that Lehighton began to grow and thrive. The building of the Lehigh Valley Railroad helped increase population. The Borough was incorporated in 1866.

Things to Do

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Lehighton Outdoor Center

The Lehighton Outdoor Center is your one stop shop for adventure on the river or the trails. Want a day on the Lehigh River Water Trail? Jim Thorpe River Adventures can guide your paddling adventure for a day of whitewater... More

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Please Note: if there is an obstruction within a trail section the entire trail section will be noted as “obstructed”. Be sure to read the description of each trail section to learn the extent of the obstruction and how it may impact your trip. The information on this map is updated with information provided by landowners. An update will remain posted until the landowner confirms it is no longer relevant.

When on the trail you are in a public space and natural area, and you may encounter a range of wildlife, plants, and people. There are unhoused individuals along sections of the D&L Trail that travel through heavily populated areas. The perception of safety is different for each trail user – please stay alert and plan accordingly for your personal comfort level. For more information visit our Plan Your Trip page.

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