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D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Freemansburg, 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 D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead'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.

Open 24hScenicFlat & fastTrailhead parkingQuiet

Trails along a canal are suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing.

What runners say about D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (102 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Perfect Trail for Biking for miles while enjoying the beautiful landscape.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very peaceful, the path is perfectly level and the elevation throughout the whole path is just as perfect.”

This is a lovely place. Very peaceful, the path is perfectly level and the elevation throughout the whole path is just as perfect. My family has gone to this trail for generations and never get tired. I truly advise people to come down and check it out.

★★★★★ — Alexzander , Jun 2021

Nature at it's finest . This trail is over 300 miles in length and it is absolutely stunning.

★★★★★ — Steve , Sep 2023

Freemansburh does a great job keeping up with the trial and the sticking of the fish.. nice to see everyone out riding bikes walking fishing and enjoying this area. Thank you to Freemansburg park keepers for cutting the trees and maintaining the trail. Keeping it beautiful safe and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Enrique , Apr 2021

I am always looking for new places to ride my Mountain Bike and came across this place. I also love history.... this was a great place to ride, great paths, wonderful views, and everyone I passed said HI. Road from Freemansburg Trailhead to Hill rd.

★★★★★ — Elisabeth , Jul 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“this was a great place to ride, great paths, wonderful views, and everyone I passed said HI.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Very peaceful, the path is perfectly level and the elevation throughout the whole path is just as perfect.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Simple hike, great scenery, ample parking, incredible wildlife.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Very peaceful, the path is perfectly level and the elevation throughout the whole path is just as perfect.”

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Plan your run at D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead

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 — reported by runners
  • Websitedelawareandlehigh.org

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find D&L Trail: Freemansburg Trailhead

Monroe St, Freemansburg, PA 18017

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Running trails near Freemansburg

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Saucon Park

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PavedShadedScenic

A stream runs through this picturesque, treed park with a running trail & a children's playground.

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Sand Island Park

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Urban park with clay tennis courts, a clubhouse & lessons, plus a playground & biking/hiking trails.

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Monocacy Way

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Scenic

Peaceful walking trail running alongside a scenic stream.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.