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Lehigh Gorge State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 333 Google reviews · Running trail in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lehigh Gorge State 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.
What runners say about Lehigh Gorge State Park
“It is absolutely beautiful here especially in the fall!”
I hope the after life is real so him thorp can know that meny years after his death a town with his name with host a lovely hiking trail. Wet with rain and mist. A birthday cakes with Jim thorp on it. Happy birthday J
It is absolutely beautiful here especially in the fall! It’s amazing to see all the beautiful foliage and to hear the water. We went the first weekend in November and it was very crowded which made it a little hard to enjoy everything because there were so many people. Parking was also very challenging.
Easy and scenic trail, wide and gravelly. Lehigh Gorge Park did not disappoint in the Fall. At one point the leaves fell from the trees all at once like red yellow and orange fairy glitter and it was probably one of the more breataking moments of my hikes this fall.
Amazing trails and hike. Not too difficult or steep. Parking is very scarce during good weather and in the weekends
Trail conditions & character
“But i gotta say this hike was amazing, the views, the greenery and the purest of water flowing downward was a sight.”
“I hiked near the two falls, up one way and back to the trailhead then down to the other one and back to the trailhead.”
“Many trails mostly flat service and many waterfalls along the trail.”
Plan your run at Lehigh Gorge State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.state.pa.us
- Phone+1 272-808-6192
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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