Ironton Rail Trail

Overview

Ironton Rail-Trail

There’s lots for history buffs to love as they stretch their legs on the Ironton Rail-Trail, an easy multi-use trail that follows the route of the Ironton Railroad in Coplay and Hokendauqua. There are more than two dozen sites and nineteenth-century ruins to explore that tie into the Lehigh Valley’s roots in the iron and cement industries, including the eerie, 90-foot-high Saylor Cement kilns and a refurbished red caboose. The well-maintained trail with historic markers is mostly paved and consists of a 5.3-mile loop and 3.9-mile spur west towards Ironton.

Activities: Walking, Biking, Fishing, Handicap-Accessible, Pet-Friendly

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 9.2 mi

Elevation Gain: 275 ft

Route Type: Loop

Access Point: 3853 Chestnut St., Whitehall

Hours: Dawn to dusk daily

Parking:

• A trail head with parking and a pavilion are located at 3256 Levans Rd. North Whitehall Township and 3853 Chestnut St. Whitehall Township.
• Parking is also available at Portland and Quarry St, North Whitehall and 245 N. 2nd St, Saylor Park, Coplay Borough, besides street parking near trail crossings.