Lehigh Gorge State Park
A deep gorge stretching about 40 kilometers along the Lehigh River. Rafting and cycling the rail trail are Jim Thorpe’s signature outdoor activities.
The state park follows the Lehigh River from White Haven to Jim Thorpe, with a deep gorge and dense forest on both banks. The roughly 40-kilometer Lehigh Gorge Trail was converted from an old railroad line, with a gently graded gravel surface. The classic way to ride it is to rent a bicycle in town, take a shuttle upstream, and then coast all the way back downhill to Jim Thorpe, about 3 hours. Several rafting companies operate on the river. In spring and on reservoir release days the water runs in rapids, while in summer it is mostly family rafting. The southern Glen Onoko entrance is about 2 kilometers from the town center. The famous Glen Onoko Falls Trail was permanently closed in 2019 because of frequent accidents, so please do not enter it.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Eckley Miners' Village
- Hickory Run State Park Boulder Field
- Jim Thorpe Memorial
- Switchback Trail & Mount Pisgah
- Mauch Chunk Opera House
- Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
- Old Jail Museum
- Harry Packer Mansion