Slatington and Walnutport

Looking Towards Walnutport.

     

There is parking for the D & L trail in Slatington, other than that though, there is not much on that side of the river.  Next to the parking area there looks to be a construction project to add new public facilities. The construction seems to be stalled for some reason and has been near completion for some time now. So, I ventured across the bridge to Walnutport.
        The D & L trail then picks up again in Walnutport and runs between the canal and the river. Here the canal is still functional, meaning it is filled with water, but not operational, so you won't see any canal boats moving along. I find this area to be peaceful and most of the time it isn't that crowded. For boaters there is not a launch on either side of the river here, but on the Walnutport side, there is a parking lot and easy portage to the river for the non-powered boaters.
         I know this hasn't been one of my best suggestions for a place to visit along my path, but it is an area that I do go to more than some other places along the river, so I thought I should add it.

Attention Fishermen: Slatington is another area in which I like to go night fishing. Haven't caught anything, but eels, it is still fun though. The last time I fished there I reeled in one that was pushing three feet and that is no anglers tale.     

Looking Towards Lehigh Gap.

Walnutport Canal.

Walnutport Canal.