Access
Point Orientation and Description:
The access point is on RIVER LEFT where
the Lehigh Navigation canal, the Lehigh River, and the Pohopoco
Creek meet.
Locating the Access Point from the River:
The access point is on RIVER LEFT.
The Pohopoco Creek joins the river about 800 feet downstream
from the Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge. The access point
is actually in the Pohopoco Creek in a small eddy at its very
end.
Directions to Access Parking/Unloading Area by Land:
From
I-476 (Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike) take
Exit 74. Turn right onto Route 209 South and go 1.6 miles
to the stop light at Route 248. Turn left onto Route 248
East and go 1.5 miles to the access area, which is on the right.
Look for a sign that says “ Lehigh Canal Park.”
Access Point Location:
At the south (downstream) end of the
parking area, take the grass/gravel path down the slope along
the inland side of the canal. Do not cross the foot bridge.
Instead, continue on the path to the downstream end of the lock
to where the Pohopoco Creek enters the river. Put in at
the small eddy at the very end of the Pohopoco Creek.
User Facilities:
- No restroom
facilities
- Parking for
5+ vehicles
- Walking and
biking along the Lehigh Navigation towpath
- Interesting
canal and lock remnants
- Fishing in season
Ownership
and Maintenance:
