Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails

The Greater Hazleton Rails-to-Trails path is currently a four-mile out-and-back route. With a crushed stone surface, this wheelchair-accessible roadway is open to pedestrians and bikers from spring to fall. Cross-country skiers can also use the area in wintertime. Here, you'll hike through some woods, a wetland, and past some historical sites. The long-term plan is to extend this pathway to connect with the Lehigh Gorge Trail.

Grab your furry pal and head to the Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails Parking lot near the Highway 93 and 424 intersection. The pathway's beginning tracks behind a residential neighborhood with access points. Don't be surprised if you have company when you come here! Soon, the course turns to the east and heads into the trees. Geocachers use this area to hide some treasures, so be on the lookout. A little over halfway down the trail, you'll emerge from the trees for part of the way and track along Dreck Creek Reservoir. There's a spot to take a break, enjoy the scenery, and grab a picnic near the water. The rest of the trail goes back under the tree canopy until you reach a dead end at Beryllium Road. 

This route is a delightful pathway that offers a peaceful area to hike or jog with Fido. Dogs that are secure on a cord or lead are free to join you. Carry bags to collect their waste and water for you and your special pal when you visit.

Share a furrific walk among the trees with your canine friend when you visit the Greater Hazleton Rails-to-Trails pathway. Most of this route heads through unpopulated areas as you hike through pine and heath barrens, wetland areas, and past current and former strip mines. There's a place to take a mid-point break and enjoy a pawesome overlook at the end of the reservoir.