LACKAWANNA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL
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Trail News & Updates
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT)
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.
The LRHT is a wonderful community asset. Many people use the trail throughout the year for walking and jogging, bicycling, enjoying nature, exercising their dog, and fitness activities. Several sections of the LRHT are open to the public. See below for information about each trail section’s location, parking, and amenities.
Map of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (70+ Miles)
New York State border to Susquehanna River, Pittston, PA
Map with Trailhead Locations
Delaware and Hudson Rail-Trail (36.0 Miles)
Info: Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Mayfield-Carbondale Twp. / NY O&W Trail (0.7 Mile)
Old Plank Road, Mayfield, to Meredith Street, Carbondale Twp.
Information Sheet & Map
Jermyn to Archbald Trail (3.0 Miles)
SLATED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN SUMMER 2012
Unimproved Trail – Mixture of utility road, unimproved trail, and municipal streets. Travel at Your Own Risk.
Delaware Street, Jermyn, to Laurel Street, Archbald
Map
Mid-Valley / Archbald to Peckville Trail (2.0 Miles)
Laurel Street, Archbald, to Depot Street, Blakely
Information Sheet & Map
Providence Reach (0.5 Mile)
Unimproved Trail – Travel at Your Own Risk
East Market Street to Dean Street, Scranton
Info: Lackawanna River Corridor Association
Scranton Riverwalk (0.75 Mile with 0.3 Mile Spur)
Olive Street to 7th Avenue, Scranton
Information Sheet & Map
South Scranton / Central New Jersey Trail (1.0 Mile)
7th Avenue to Elm Street, Scranton
Information Sheet & Map
South Scranton / CNJ Trail Extension (2.0 Miles)
SLATED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN SUMMER 2012
Unimproved Trail – Travel at Your Own Risk
Elm Street, Scranton, to Depot Street, Taylor
Map
Funding
LHV works with the National Park Service, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Lackawanna County, the Lackawanna River Corridor Association, and the Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania to develop the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
Events on the LRHT
The Heritage Explorer Bike Tour, Steamtown Marathon, Riverfest, and the Great NEPA Clean-Up all use the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and the Lackawanna River. Your group can, too! LHV encourages organizations to use open sections of the trail for events such as runs/walks, races, group bike rides, trail and river clean-ups, and activities on the Lackawanna River.
If you are planning an event on the trail, please contact Stephanie Milewski, LHV Trail Manager and Environmental Program Officer, at (570) 963-6730 ext. 8203, to discuss your event. Every event must submit a completed packet of materials to register. The packet must include:
- An Event Registration Form (pdf or dynamic Microsoft Word form)
- A map outlining the route and/or site of your event.
- A plan for a post-event cleanup.
- A copy of proof of insurance.
The packet of information should be submitted by email, fax, or postal mail to:
Stephanie Milewski, RLA, Trail Manager and Environmental Program Officer Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area
538 Spruce Street, Suite 516, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 963-6730 ext. 8203
Email: smilewski@LHVA.org
Fax: (570) 963-6732
Please Note: All promotional materials for the event must acknowledge LHV as a major sponsor of the event.
Lackawanna Greenway Plan and LRHT Feasibility Study
LHV is conducting a major planning study of the Lackawanna Greenway and the LRHT. LHV and the consulting team of Arora and Associates, Campbell Thomas & Co., and Urban Partners are developing a plan for the Lackawanna Greenway; conducting a feasibility study of the entire LRHT; determining the trail route for each undeveloped section of the LRHT with cost estimates; designing the trail alignment for the Scranton and Taylor section and for the Archbald section; and conducting a public outreach campaign for the study. The study will conclude in 2012.
Volunteer on the Trail!
Volunteers are an important part of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail! Whether it is helping with the trail survey, lending a hand at events, or pitching in on trail clean-ups, we need you! Please visit the web page for Volunteer Opportunities to learn more about how you can become a part of LHVA’s Ambassadors in Action volunteer corps.
Regional Trail Organizations
Click on the links below to find out more information about other multi-purpose trails in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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