Slate Heritage Trail

Surface Asphalt, Crushed Stone/Cinder
Length 3.3 mi
Width 10 ft
Grade 3°

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. From the junction with the D&L Trail at the Slatington’s Main Street Trailhead, the Slate Heritage Trail winds west through Washington Township and Emerald, and ends in Slatedale, at the Citizens Fire Company athletic fields.

Trail patrons will utilize a total of four bridges while on the Slate Heritage Trail. There is an original trestle bridge that was restored, two prefabricated pedestrian bridges that were placed by dedicated volunteers, and the Trout Run Covered Bridge that was built from the ground up and dedicated in 2004.

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Trail guide

Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone/Cinder
Date opened: October 4, 2004
Trail type: Multi-Use
Length (open): 3.3 mi
Width: 10 ft
Grade: 3°
Public restrooms: Available
Downloads: Trail Map

Trail access points

Slatington Main St Trailhead
(near 91 Main St, Slatington, PA)
Parking: 15+ spaces
Amenities: Restrooms, pavilion, picnic tables, bike rack, bike repair station

Slatington 7th St Trailhead
(near 7800 7th St, Slatington, PA)
Parking: 5+ spaces
Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables, bike rack

Slatedale Fire Company Trailhead
(3922 Main St, Slatedale, PA)
Parking: 5+ spaces
Amenities: Restrooms

Municipalities connected

County of Lehigh, Slatington Borough, Washington Township

Connected trails

D&L Trail

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