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Northern Terminus, Delaware Canal Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Easton, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Northern Terminus, Delaware Canal Trail'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.
Park featuring hiking trails along the Lehigh River, plus areas for biking and fishing.
What runners say about Northern Terminus, Delaware Canal Trail
“It was a great view of both the Delaware River and the canal and some basic wildlife viewing - lots of turtles, birds, and dragonflies.”
Nice place, there is some history there. We just walked, but the best here is to ride bicycle. If I'm not mistaken the trail goes till Philadelphia. There is bike repair station which was new for me (I haven't been there in quite some time). It's absolutely free.
I walked a small portion of the trail and I wish I had a bike or something else to cover more land. However, in my short walk, the landscape was picturesque and it was nice to watch the freight trains roll by. I enjoyed the local river and vantage points for photos.
This is the furthest I have ridden on the D&L trail. It was a hot day, but I plan to ride further next time. It has been quite the adventure exploring this trail. Great fun in the sun. 🌞
Walked this section of the towpath on 4th of July in the hot and humid weather. So there were very few people on the path. It was a great view of both the Delaware River and the canal and some basic wildlife viewing - lots of turtles, birds, and dragonflies.
Trail conditions & character
“This place is full of information of what this trail was use for back in the day, Awesome view of the river, and city skyline, ideal for biking and running.”
“Only complaint would be the potholes on the drive out of the parking lot.”
“A little bit muddy from the rains, but overall a very easy walk.”
Plan your run at Northern Terminus, Delaware Canal Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- 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 |
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