FREE Workout on the Lehigh Gorge Trail!
The Lehigh Gorge Trail – D and L Trail is a world famous day trip giving you the Best Poconos Mountain Biking Experience! It follows the beautiful Lehigh River deep inside the Lehigh Gorge State Park. It is a crushed quartz stone gravel surface, has 2-4% downhill average grade and is the world famous D and L Rail Trail made from an old landmark railroad bed from the 1800’s. This historic, scenic, well maintained, traffic free bike riding adventure is a once in a lifetime experience of our Nation’s Birthplace (Pennsylvania), Natural Wonders, Waterfalls and Family Fun. We offer kids bike rentals and a variety of adult bike rentals; Sport, Comfort and Performance Bike Rentals.
You can combine the recently minted D and L Bike Trail – Black Diamond Trail (10 miles) and what’s nationally recognized as a must see while in PA is the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail (25 miles) for 35 miles of Pocono Fun! Pocono Bike Rentals is at the epicenter of Poconos Biking and has the lowest price and best bike rentals in the Poconos. Alongside the trail you follow the famous Class III+ Lehigh River.
Check out our Poconos Fall Foliage Tours in the Lehigh Gorge State Park they are the best Fall Foliage Bike Tours in the World! During Fall Foliage (September-October) the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is one of the best places in the world to witness the fall colors with 130+ varieties of tree species. The Poconos Mountain Biking is best seen from inside the beautiful Lehigh Gorge State Park with return/drop-off shuttles to and from Glen Summit, White Haven, Rockport, Glen Onoko and Jim Thorpe.
While Poconos Mountain Biking down the world-famous Lehigh Gorge Trail; You will get to experience learning along the way about the old coal mining, forestry and railroad days along with great; river views, beaver ponds, scenic overlooks, high railroad trestles and unique wildlife to witness.
It is the #1 searched for bike trail on www.RailstoTrails.org, (our charity partner) and is where you can read all the reviews about the trail. The Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is also one of the “50 Best Rides in the Country” as voted by the readers and editors of Outside Magazine!
All the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trails can be ridden with or without our VIP shuttle service:
- Glen Summit (Elev: 1760′) to White Haven (Elev: 1150′)
– D&L Black Diamond Trail – 10 miles (Avg. 3-4% downhill grade)
– Connects to Lehigh Gorge Trail in White Haven - White Haven (Elev: 1150′) to Rockport (Elev: 896′)
– Section 1 – Lehigh Gorge Trail – 10 miles (Avg. 1-2% downhill grade) - Rockport (Elev: 896′) to Jim Thorpe (Elev: 550′)
– Section 2 – Lehigh Gorge Trail – 16 miles (Avg. 2-4% downhill grade)
Combine the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail with or without the D & L Black Diamond Trail:
- Glen Summit to Jim Thorpe – 36 miles – Ultra Marathon
(Elevation change: 1210′ vertical drop) - White Haven to Jim Thorpe – 26 miles – Marathon Distance
(Elevation change: 600′ vertical drop)
OR, just ride the shortest section and most scenic of the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trails:
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White Haven to Rockport – 10 miles – Family Distance
(Elevation change: 250′ vertical drop)
All trails are self-guided, here is a helpful link to the: Lehigh Gorge Trail Map; or if you would like a guided trip, check out our Guided Biking Tours page. To get more information and directions to different access points please visit the Lehigh Gorge State Park website. For comprehensive trail etiquette rules, you can watch our; Bike Trail Etiquette Video or go to: www.RailstoTrails.org to learn some basic rules of the trail!
D & L Black Diamond Trail, Glen Summit to White Haven, 10 miles – This rail trail has amazing views, a beautiful lake and awesome picnicking spots where the whole family is offered a great, first, Poconos Biking experience. We offer kids bike rentals and a variety of adult bike rentals, Sport, Comfort and Performance Bikes. You can ride round-trip from White Haven to Glen Summit (1-2 hours). Rent a bike or VIP bike shuttle for this trail now!
The Upper Gorge Trail, White Haven to Rockport, 10 miles – The ride is in deep forest, covered with a foliage canopy and offering some of the best historic sites and waterfalls in the Poconos. We offer kids bike rentals and a variety of adult bike rentals; Sport, Comfort and Performance Bikes. Ride to Rockport and back (2-3 hours) or take the afternoon VIP Bike Shuttle service back to White Haven. Rent a bike or VIP bike shuttle for this trail now!
Lower Gorge Trail, Rockport to Jim Thorpe 15 miles – Tremendous River views, Great wildlife and Historical Landmarks! A slightly steeper downhill grade helps with this section. We offer kids bike rentals and a variety of adult bike rentals. Sport, Comfort and Performance Bikes. Hop on a 3pm VIP Bike Shuttle from Jim Thorpe to Rockport (1-2 hours biking time), please call for availability! Rent a bike or VIP bike shuttle for this trail now!
MOST POPULAR – Full Lehigh Gorge Trail, White Haven to Jim Thorpe 26 miles – This is not for the couch potato but easy enough for a weekend warrior to accomplish. See it all in one day! We offer kids bike rentals and a variety of adult bike rentals, Sport, Comfort and Performance Bikes. Get a VIP Bike Shuttle up from Jim Thorpe in the morning at either 9AM or 11AM. Rent a bike or VIP bike shuttle for this trail now!
ULTRA MARATHON – Glen Summit to Jim Thorpe 36 miles –Not for the faint of heart. Brag to everyone you went off road for 35 miles of fun! Start early in Jim Thorpe for a 9am VIP Bike Shuttle to the Glen Summit D&L Black Diamond Trailhead! We offer kids bike rentals and a variety of adult bike rentals, Sport, Comfort and Performance Bikes. Lakes AND River views, Great wildlife and History! Rent a bike or VIP bike shuttle for this trail now!
D & L Black Diamond Trail crossing over Middleburg Road – Poconos Biking and Lehigh Gorge Trail Information:
The road crossing between the D&L Black Diamond Trail from Glen Summit to White Haven is at Middleburg Road. The overview map of the area we have here for you in PDF format: Glen Summit to White Haven Directions at Middleburg Road
Some of our other Poconos Outdoor Adventures, and Activities need to be reserved well in advance and are subject to availability. For more information and to find out how to make a reservation for Whitewater Rafting or Kayaking (as the dam release weekends can sell out quickly), you can contact us daily at: 570-899-0400 or use our contact us form.
Same day booking fee of $5/person will apply to all last minute (within 24 hours) reservations at our discretion.
Pocono Bike Rentals is centrally located at the heart of the Poconos, in the historic timber and coal industry town of White Haven, PA. Nestled between the newly minted D&L Black Diamond Rail Trail (10 miles) and what’s nationally recognized as a must see while in PA is the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail (26 miles).
Pocono Bike Rentals is at the epicenter of Poconos Biking and has the lowest price and best bike rentals in the Poconos. Alongside the trail you follow the famous Class III+ Lehigh River. Call now to confirm availability and then book online to save money on your Poconos biking adventure: 570-899-0400. (2 person minimum)
For the more adventurous, you can explore other White Haven, Poconos area mountain bike trails with awesome mountaintop climbs leading to bomber single track downhills. Just give us a call to schedule a private VIP guided tour!
Pocono Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail – Compilation of Testimonials – Presented By: PoconoBikeRental.com
This is a compilation video of our most valued customer testimonials. We hope you enjoy this brief summary of our video adventures in Mountain Biking on the Lehigh Gorge Trail in the Poconos. Pocono biking in the Lehigh Gorge Trail System is unlike any other biking experience in the world! What awaits you is a class 3 pristine whitewater rafting river along side a smooth surfaced rail trail that sits deep inside a forest covered gorge created millions of years ago. It offers spectacular waterfalls, beautiful plants, trees and animals unique to the Poconos and this region of the world.
Our user friendly mountain bike rental fleet includes bikes for everyone. We have comfortable bikes with wide forgiving seats, multiple speeds and upright easy to steer handlebars. We have an awesome assortment of kids bikes at the best bike rental prices in the Poconos! We also have extras like waist packs, day packs, first aid kits and GoPro Camera Rentals! Stay tuned for more Lehigh Gorge and Hickory Run State Park, White Haven, PA Poconos Outdoor Adventures videos by subscribing to our YouTube channel!
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