Outdoor Recreation
Trails are your connection to the outdoors.
No matter where you’re from, no matter who you are, THE LINK provides the opportunity for you to get outside and participate in fun, safe recreational activities!
Ideal for all ages, all backgrounds, and all fitness levels, THE LINK’s expansive mileage welcomes first-timers, long-timers, and all timers in between. Many trails are ADA-accessible.
Especially once the priority trail gaps from Northampton to Allentown are connected, THE LINK will become a true long-distance cycling route attracting a national cycling audience.
Walk
Get out and walk! It’s fun, easy, and great for your physical and mental health
Roll
Whether you’re in training wheels or testing out the newest bike on the market, THE LINK is the perfect place to spin your wheels
Run
Training for a 10K? Just starting out? Whatever level you’re at, THE LINK has mile after mile of smooth running terrain
Ruff
Pups love the THE LINK as much as we do! Leashed dogs of all sizes are welcome
Create
Inspiration abounds on THE LINK! You’ll never run out of things to photograph, draw, or paint
Explore
See the sights! THE LINK is home to many historic landmarks that offer glimpses into the Lehigh Valley’s unique heritage
THE LINK is a journey and a destination!
A true connection point, THE LINK provides direct access to an array of exciting destinations:
Hiking & Mountain Bike Trails
The Appalachian Trail, Lehigh Gap Nature Center Trails, South Mountain Preserve Trails, and more are accessible via THE LINK.
Water Trails
The Delaware River Water Trail, Lehigh River Water Trail, and more are perfect for kayaking, fishing, and swimming (in designated locations)—and they’re all connected to THE LINK.
Parks
Trexler Nature Preserve, Jacobsburg State Park, Leaser Lake Park, and Minsi Lake Wilderness Area are just a couple of the beautiful spots you can walk or bike to using THE LINK.
Shopping & Dining
THE LINK connects to endless exciting destinations in Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem, Hellertown, Slatington, Catasauqua, and other downtown areas.
Attractions
Use THE LINK to find your way to Crayola Experience, SteelStacks, America on Wheels, Banana Factory, and many more unique regional attractions!
Festivals
THE LINK is your direct connection to Musikfest, Celtic Classic, PA Bacon Fest, Easton Garlic Fest, The Great Allentown Fair, and other fun-filled events!
