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Views of the Lehigh River – Buttermilk Falls loop from Jim Thorpe

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Views of the Lehigh River – Buttermilk Falls loop from Jim Thorpe

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Views of the Lehigh River – Buttermilk Falls loop from Jim Thorpe

02:44

50.0km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Lehigh Gorge State Park

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Start point

Parking

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314 m

Views of the Lehigh River

Highlight • River

The Lehigh River is 109 miles long and flows to the Delaware River. It runs through the Pocono Mountains and the Lehigh Valley.

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2.94 km

Bridge view

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the river from a rail bridge

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4.04 km

Abandoned Coal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Jim Thorpe was once a thriving coal town, which can be seen in the abandoned tunnels scattered around the hills in the area. This cavern cannot be accessed by the public.

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5.77 km

D&L Trail – Lehigh Gorge Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The D&L Trail runs for almost 140 miles between Philadelphia and Mountain Top in the Appalachians. This section of the path follows the railway through the Lehigh Gorge with high cliff faces surrounding you.

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24.2 km

Luke's Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Luke's Falls are a short walk from the Rockport Parking Area in Lehigh Gorge Park. The waterfall drops 20 feet into the Leigh River.

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25.1 km

Buttermilk Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Buttermilk Falls are a series of cascading waterfalls that drop over 60 feet to the Leigh River. The falls are easily accessible from the nearby parking lot via the D&L Trail.

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50.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

1.99 km

974 m

273 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

2.55 km

470 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Views of the Lehigh River – Buttermilk Falls loop from Jim Thorpe

Views of the Lehigh River

Bridge view

Abandoned Coal Tunnel

D&L Trail – Lehigh Gorge Section

Luke's Falls

Buttermilk Falls

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