Lackawanna River Heritage Trail – Scenic Walking Trail Through NEPA’s Natural Beauty
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail is a scenic walking trail that runs along the Lackawanna River through four counties: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Luzerne. Maintained by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA), this 70-mile system welcomes walkers, runners, and cyclists year-round.
Trail Access & Views
Trailheads in communities like Scranton, Carbondale, Archbald, and Pittston make it easy to start your next NEPA outdoor adventure. This bike trail is designed for all skill levels with both paved and crushed stone paths. It’s also a top NEPA fall foliage destination, especially for those planning fall hikes in NEPA.
This popular fishing spot also hosts annual events like the Heritage Explorer Bike Tour, Scranton Half-Marathon, Steamtown Marathon, Riverfest and the Great NEPA Clean-Up. Enjoy year-round Lackawanna River recreation on a stroller-friendly walking trail that’s also dog-friendly.
Accessibility
Many sections of the trail are wheelchair-friendly with a very slight incline. The Scranton section is paved for 3.5 miles from Depot Street in Taylor to Olive Street in Scranton. A segment from Blakely to Jermyn is also paved, as well as short sections in Dickson City and Carbondale. Other parts of the trail are crushed stone, earthen paths, or on-road.
Several accessible parking areas are available, including the Elm Street Trailhead, the 7th Avenue Trailhead, and the Laurel Street Trailhead. An accessible fishing pier is located off of Laurel Street in Archbald.
The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority rents out recumbent bikes and handcycles via their BikeShare program at no charge at their office at 213 Railroad Avenue in Scranton. Rentals are by reservation only, and you must show your ID.
Explore our Lackawanna River Heritage Trail Guide
