Hike the southern end of this Northampton County Rail Trail.

From 1880 until well into the 20th century, Bangor and Portland Railway steam locomotives plied this rail corridor in Plainfield Township, providing essential transportation services for the nearby quarries. Conrail bought the line in 1976 and closed it five years later. The township then bought the corridor and built the rail-trail. We will hike from the southern trailhead north 3 miles and then return to our cars. Features of the trail include five crossings of the Bushkill Creek on wooden bridges and rural scenery. Bring water and a snack. Heavy rain cancels.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 miles
Meeting place: To reach the southern trailhead in Stockertown, take the Stockertown exit off of Route 33 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. At the junction with PA 191, turn left and drive about 0.75 mile to the trailhead parking lot on your right (just after passing a power station).
Leader: Barbara Wiemann 610-262-6977 blwiemann@gmail.com