Health and Heritage Walks 2025
Get Your Tail on the Trail is offering a free trail walking program this year. Vary up your exercise routine and meet new people, learn new things, and experience different areas of the D&L Trail.
Although these walks are free, we do ask that you sign up for them. Walking with a group is fun, energizing, and social; walking in a horde is not. We are limiting our walks to 35 people.
Cancellation policy: We will cancel if the heat index is above 92°, if it is expected to rain during the walk, or if there were heavy rains leading up to the walk that make the trail difficult to navigate.
Rescheduling: Not all walks have rain dates. Please check the description to see if there is a rain date. If it is cancelled it will be on the website.
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HMP History Hike: Industry & Iron
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Sunday, April 6 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, Easton
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past while exploring its industrial ruins. Participants will learn about the Lucy Furnace and Glendon Iron Works, the Abbott Street industrial complex, and telegraph communications. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
165 Challenge Kick-Off
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Saturday, May 3 at 1 PM, Sand Island, Bethlehem
Leader: GYTOT Team
Join us for our annual 165 Challenge Kick Off. Take part in a walk, run, or bike along the D&L Trail after a quick group warm up and welcome. Start your next challenge off on the right foot!
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: walk 1 mile, run 4 miles, and bike 8 miles
HMP History Hikes: Waterway Walks
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Sunday, May 4 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, Easton
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past along the Lehigh River and Canal, highlighting how it helped spur America’s Industrial Revolution. Participants will learn about the park’s flora and fauna, the locktender’s house, and Island Park. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
HMP History Hikes: Industry & Iron
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Sunday, June 1 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, Easton
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past while exploring its industrial ruins. Participants will learn about the Lucy Furnace and Glendon Iron Works, the Abbott Street industrial complex, and telegraph communications. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
4 Miles for Health
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Saturday, June 22 at 9 AM, Bushkill Township Traill
Leader: Brit Kondravy
Are you looking for opportunities for group exercise without the added layer of education? The Miles for Health walks were created with you in mind. Join a group of like-minded individuals who want to get out on the trail, meet some new people, and get moving. The Bushkill Township Trail is a 2-mile ADA-compliant gravel trail running north out of Jacobsburg State Park and Environmental Education Center along the old railbed of the Slate Belt Trolley and along the main stem of Sobers Run, an Exceptional Value stream with a beautiful wooded corridor. This out and back walk will cover the two miles between Bushkill Township Trailhead and Jacobsburg State Park. Parking: Bushkill Township Trail trailhead (40 49’ 36.54”N, -75 18’ 51.47”W) is located along Route 512 approximately 1 mile south of Wind Gap, with eleven (11) regular and three (3) ADA-compliant parking spots. Restrooms available at Jacobsurg State Park. Bushkill Township Trail is part of THE LINK Trail Network. Achieve THE LINK Challenge badge by journeying on any of the network’s many trails.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: 4 miles
Bike into Geology
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Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 AM, Saucon Rail Trail, Water Street Park
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Bike, don’t walk, through geological history! Walkers will fall behind, so grab that bike and ride along. Join us on a 4-mile bike ride along the Saucon Rail Trail. From ancient oceans to primeval swamps to iron furnaces and cement factories we will trace our geologic past over hundreds of millions of year and learn how it impacts our present.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: 4 miles
5 Miles for Health
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Sunday, July 20 at 8 AM, Slatington Main Street Trailhead
Leader: Brit Kondravy
Are you looking for opportunities for group exercise without the added layer of education? The Miles for Health walks were created with you in mind. Join a group of like-minded individuals who want to get out on the trail, meet some new people, and get moving. The Slate Heritage Trail, a 3.3 mile “”Rails-to-Trails”” project, utilizes the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way that was operational from 1874 until 1947. Enjoy bridges, ruins, and views of Trout Creek on this hidden gem of a trek. We’ll cover about half the trail in an out and back brisk morning walk! The Slate Heritage Trail is part of THE LINK Trail Network. Achieve THE LINK Challenge badge by journeying on any of the network’s many trails.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: 5 miles
HMP History Hikes: Waterways Walk
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Sunday, August 3 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, Easton
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past along the Lehigh River and Canal, highlighting how it helped spur America’s Industrial Revolution. Participants will learn about the park’s flora and fauna, the locktender’s house, and Island Park. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
History of Bushkill Park
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Sunday, August 24 at 12 PM, Bushkill Park, Easton
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
This walk is for those who enjoy the more unique side of historical places. Come join us for a walk around Bushkill Park and listen to a history lesson surrounding the building of the park, the flooding, the building, the flooding, and now the slow rebuild once again. The creek is not Bushkill Park’s friend, but people’s love of fun, local and different types of entertainment is. Admission to the park is free, but this walk does not include ride access. Tickets can be purchased separately if you wish to enjoy the rides.
Terrain: flat and easy
HMP History Hike: Industry & Iron
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Sunday, September 7 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, National Canal Museum
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past while exploring its industrial ruins. Participants will learn about the Lucy Furnace and Glendon Iron Works, the Abbott Street industrial complex, and telegraph communications. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
4 Miles for Health
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Sunday, October 26 at 9 AM, Jordan Creek Greenway
Leader: Brit Kondravy
Are you looking for opportunities for group exercise without the added layer of education? The Miles for Health walks were created with you in mind. Join a group of like-minded individuals who want to get out on the trail, meet some new people, and get moving. This guided walk will allow you to enjoy the woodsy wonders of autumn by exploring the Jordan Creek Parkway section of the Jordan Creek Greenway. The Jordan Creek Greenway is part of THE LINK Trail Network. Achieve THE LINK Challenge badge by journeying on any of the network’s many trails.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: 4 miles
HMP History Hike: Waterways Walk
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Sunday, October 5 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, National Canal Museum
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past along the Lehigh River and Canal, highlighting how it helped spur America’s Industrial Revolution. Participants will learn about the park’s flora and fauna, the locktender’s house, and Island Park. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
HMP Hike Industry & Iron
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Sunday, November 2 at 1 PM, Hugh Moore Park, National Canal Museum
Leader: Jeff Mucklin
Discover Hugh Moore Park’s fascinating past while exploring its industrial ruins. Participants will learn about the Lucy Furnace and Glendon Iron Works, the Abbott Street industrial complex, and telegraph communications. While here, add a visit to the National Canal Museum and a ride on our mule drawn canal boat to complete your visit.
Terrain: flat and easy
Distance: approximately 1 mile
Looking for more events to get active? Check out our community partner events on the calendar for more.
