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Canal Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 463 Google reviews · Running trail in Allentown, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Canal Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Fishing is popular at this recreation area on the Lehigh River with a picnic pavilion & boat launch.
What runners say about Canal Park
“I really enjoy riding bike in this trail, it is very well maintained, the people you come across are friendly and keep their distance.”
“Beautiful and so peaceful.”
“Nice to walk next to the canal and the river, very peaceful majority of the time.”
We were here early because of heat it was quiet and peaceful. Excellent tow path walk.
I really enjoy riding bike in this trail, it is very well maintained, the people you come across are friendly and keep their distance. Everyone follows road rules so its very easy to navigate, even when there's others walking. Theres parking , benches along the way, and of coarse the water.
Nice easy bike ride from canal park down to the boat launch in Easton. The trail is generally well kept with only a couple areas that could use some attention.
One of my favorite parks in Allentown. Nice to walk next to the canal and the river, very peaceful majority of the time. However, lately, as of the past year, there has been a odd mentally disturbed woman on the trail constantly she harasses walkers and bikers the city really needs to send somebody out here for this.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice to walk next to the canal and the river, very peaceful majority of the time.”
“Theres parking , benches along the way, and of coarse the water.”
Plan your run at Canal Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteallentownpa.gov
- Phone(610) 437-7628
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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