Get Your Tail on the Trail

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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Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk

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Saturday, April 11 at 11 AM, D&L Slatington Trailhead, Slatington

Leader: Tiffany Serra

Celebrate the start of spring by exploring ephemeral wildflowers along the D&L Trail. This elusive group of plants bloom along the forest floor before woody giants put out their leaves. Join Tiffany Serra as we appreciate the ever changing nature of the outside world. This will be a relaxed walk with educational stops along the way suitable for adults and kids alike. 

Terrain: Mostly flat

Distance: 2 – 3 miles, out and back

4 Miles for Health: Monocacy Way

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Saturday, April 25 at 9 AM,100 Illick’s Mill Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017

Leader: Brit Kondravy

Monocacy Way is a beautiful trail that extends between Sand Island and Monocacy Park, following the path of Monocacy Creek. In honor of Celebrate Trails Day, we’ll explore a large section of this somewhat hidden corridor, taking in views of nature, historical sites, and wildlife along the way.  Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Trail: Monocacy Way. Ample Parking lot, restrooms available within Illick’s Mill Park.

Starting location: Illick’s Mill, located at 100 Illick’s Mill Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Turn around location: Union Blvd.

Terrain: Trail will feature a mix of gravel, paved, and natural surfaces (dirt/grass). Trails feature some road crossings. 

Distance: Approximately 4 miles, out and back

165 Challenge Kick-Off

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Sunday May 3 (Rain date: May 10) at 10 AM, Sand Island, Bethlehem

Leader: GYTOT Team & Historic Bethlehem

Our annual challenge pushes our members to run, walk, bike, and paddle ride their way to 165 miles between May 1 and November 15 to earn our virtual badge and a great incentive! Log your miles on your own time and at your own pace.

Join us for a FREE group led walk, run or bike ride after a quick warm up at the Sand Island Trailhead in Bethlehem!

In honor of America250 this year’s 165-Mile Challenge Kick Off will integrate historical components into the recreation activities.

Join us for the following:

• 1.5 mile Walk and History Talk through the Colonial Industrial Quarter led by Historic Bethlehem. Explore the connection between the Moravian Community in Bethlehem and the Revolutionary War during this guided greenway walk.
• 3 Mile Fun Run: Enjoy views of the Lehigh Canal, Lehigh River, and historical structures as you run along the D&L Trail.
• 12 Mile Bike to the Bell: Bike along the D&L Trail, through Allentown, to where the Liberty Bell was held during the Revolutionary War. Ride includes an escort provided by the Allentown Police Department. Bring your own bike. Helmets are required.

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Start your next challenge off on the right foot! Bring your family and friends (even furry ones!)

Terrain: mostly flat and easy, small incline along walk route

Distance: walk 1.5 mile, run 3 miles, and bike 12 miles

Bethlehem Bike2Work with CAT

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Thursday, May 14 at 11:45 AM, Bethlehem City Hall, 10 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Leader: Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT)

Ask your boss for a long lunch and join CAT and the City of Bethlehem celebrating Lehigh Valley Bike to Work Week 2026. Ride will roll at 12:00pm, flowing at a social pace to and along the South Bethlehem Greenway and back to City Hall for a total distance of about 4 miles. CAT is a member of THE LINK Trail Network Coalition.

Terrain: Mostly flat

Distance: 4 miles

History Hikes: Bethlehem & Lehigh Canal

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Tuesday, July 7 at 6 PM, D&L Sand Island Trailhead, Bethlehem

Leader: Martha Capwell

This walk begins in the small parking lot in Northampton Canal Park adjacent to the footbridge over the Hokendauqua Creek. Moving downstream, it will feature still-visible elements of the Lehigh Navigation, including an aqueduct, the overgrown canal prism, the outlet lock, and the guard lock 6/feeder gate complex. The walk leader, Martha Capwell, will bring historic photos of this section of the Navigation. The route of the walk will pass the North Catasauqua Trail Head, which gives walkers an option for putting a second vehicle near the southern end of the walk route if they do not wish to complete the round trip.

Terrain: Trail is flat and gravel paved

Distance: Approximately 2 miles, out and back

History Hikes: YWalk & Wilkes Barre

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Tuesday, August 12 at 6 PM, Greater Wyoming YMCA, 40 W Northampton St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Leader: Alice Wanamaker

This walk will begin at the Greater Wyoming YMCA (40 W Northampton St. Wilkes Barre), and be led by Alice Wanamaker. The walk will take guests through Historic Wilkes Barre along the Riverfront and past the Train Station featuring downtown neighborhoods, history, walking and health, architecture and new development in Wilkes-Barre. Learn how Wilkes-Barre became known as “The Diamond City” and the role the Greater Wyoming Valley played in the American Industrial Revolution. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Terrain: Mostly flat

Distance: Approximately 2 miles

History Hikes: Lehigh Navigation

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Saturday, August 22 at 10 AM, Northampton Canal Park, Northampton

Leader: Martha Capwell

This walk begins in the small parking lot in Northampton Canal Park adjacent to the footbridge over the Hokendauqua Creek. Moving downstream, it will feature still-visible elements of the Lehigh Navigation, including an aqueduct, the overgrown canal prism, the outlet lock, and the guardlock 6/feeder gate complex. The walk leader, Martha Capwell, will bring historic photos of this section of the Navigation. The route of the walk will pass the North Catasauqua Trail Head, which gives walkers an option for putting a second vehicle near the southern end of the walk route if they do not wish to complete the round trip.

Terrain: Trail is flat, gravel-paved and well-shaded in summer

Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles, out and back

Hawk Hike en Español

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Tuesday, September 15 at 5 PM, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Slatington

Leader: Riley Davenport & Tiffany Serra

Acompaña a Riley Davenport, del Lehigh Gap Nature Center, y a Tiffany Serra, del DLNHC, en una ruta guiada para celebrar la migración otoñal. La excursión comenzará en el centro de visitantes del Lehigh Gap Nature Center (situado en 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA) y caminaremos durante una hora por el D&L Trail. Descubra el punto de recuento de halcones del Lehigh Gap Nature Center, en funcionamiento desde 1961, mientras se observan las aves en vuelo. Este programa se impartirá en español en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, y se proporcionarán prismáticos.

Terreno: El sendero es llano

Distancia: Aproximadamente 2 milas, ida y vuelta

Join Lehigh Gap Nature Center staff member Riley Davenport and Tiffany Serra, DLNHC, on a guided walk to celebrate fall migration. The hike will begin at Lehigh Gap Nature Center’s visitor center (located at 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, PA) and we will walk for an hour on the D&L Trail. Learn about Lehigh Gap Nature Center’s hawk count site that has been operating since 1961 while looking for birds flying overhead. This program will be led in Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, and binoculars will be provided.

Terrain: Trail is flat

Distance: Approximately 2 miles, out and back

Looking for more events to get active? Check out our community partner events on the calendar for more.