History Hikes: Bethlehem & Lehigh Canal

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When

Jul 7th 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where

Bethlehem Sand Island Trail Head
134 River St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018

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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

2026 August - History Hikes: Bethlehem & Lehigh Canal

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