The Basics: This section crosses the Lehigh River from Weissport to Lehighton, then continues south to the East Penn Township boat launch. The Lehigh River is always in view, as users follow a railroad grade tucked snuggly against a steep mountainside.
The Details: Due to Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge construction, this section of trail is currently closed to all use. For your safety, please avoid this section of trail, and obey all posted regulations. The final phase of construction will be to turn the construction access road into a standard surface rail trail. The bridges and trail should be complete in 2012.
Weissport - Parryville 
East Penn - Lehigh Gap Things to see and do on the Weissport - East Penn trail.
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Palmerton Area Heritage Center
Join the thousands who have already learned about area history, thrilled to our exhibits, and experienced the joys of the past!
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Palmerton Area Library Association
Fulfilling educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming and respectful.
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In 1898, the New Jersey Zinc Company located a zinc smelting operation here, in order to take advantage of the anthracite coal being mined just north of Palmerton. The town was named after New Jersey Zinc's then-President, Stephen S. Palmer.
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