Lehighton

Lehighton is located on the Lehigh River in the southern Pocono Mountains. Travel-planning topics include the D&L Trail, opportunities for water sports and fishing, the Baer Memorial Swimming Pool, and the history of the Moravian Mission of Gnadenhuetten. If you are looking for a hotel in Lehighton, it may help to first decide what to focus on for your trip: Would you like to consider the trail as a regional route, explore activities on the river, include the swimming pool, or take its history into account? These questions draw attention to the different sides of the town.

The D&L Trail through Lehighton

The D&L Trail runs through Lehighton, is more than 165 miles long, and is part of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. Its route follows historic railroad and canal paths. For orientation, it is worth distinguishing these details: the passage through Lehighton describes the local connection, the length places the trail on a much larger scale, and the historic railroad and canal paths give it a distinctive character. If the trail is the reason for your trip, you can distinguish the section that runs through Lehighton from the full route and check which section is relevant to your visit before planning.

Rafting, kayaking, and fishing on the Lehigh River

Lehighton offers opportunities for rafting and kayaking on the Lehigh River; fishing on the river is another activity. This gives you a choice of different water activities in addition to the trail route. Rafting and kayaking are activities on the water, while fishing involves spending time by the river with a different focus. If you plan to take part in any of these activities, check the current access conditions beforehand. If you plan to fish, also check the rules that apply to your visit.

The Baer Memorial Swimming Pool

The Baer Memorial Swimming Pool is located in Lehighton at 1101 Bridge Street and is a public swimming pool. The facility includes changing rooms, restrooms, and a food court. These amenities make the swimming pool a separate element to consider when planning: you can decide whether a visit to the pool fits your stay, independently of whether you choose the trail or river activities. Since seasonal operating hours should be checked separately, find out the relevant hours before your visit. If you are planning your trip around a swim, you should take this into account early.

The history of the Gnadenhuetten Mission

The Moravian Mission of Gnadenhuetten, also called “Huts of Grace,” was founded on the Lehigh River in 1746 and burned down in 1755. Its founding and destruction are two clearly dated milestones that place the mission in its historical context. For travel planning, this subject differs considerably from present-day recreational activities: the focus here is on the founding and end of the mission. Lehighton may therefore also appeal to visitors who want to include a historical connection in their choice of destination, alongside outdoor activities.

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