Luzerne County Rail-Trail

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This information is a public record of the 2003 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Luzerne County Rail-Trail

City, Town, or County Rail Trail
  • Length
    13 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

  • The Luzerne County NRT is an active freight rail line. Photo by Mark James.
  • The Luzerne County NRT is an active freight rail line. Photo by Mark James.
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Location: Wilkes-Barre

  • States: Pennsylvania
  • Counties: Luzerne

The Susquehanna River Watch has been involved in a project since 1982 to create a Greenway with Trail from Duryea to Wilkes-Barre to be used for public opportunities for walking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, environmental education, and nature study tours. There will be areas for senior citizens and the physically challenged, as well as river access for fishing and boating. For those interested in cultural heritage, the trail will preserve natural or landscape settings surrounding important community landmarks.

The rail line presently owned by the Luzerne County Rail Corporation follows closely eight miles of the banks of the Susquehanna River, with more than 60% of the trail length immediately adjacent to the river, treading through an area of rich ecological diversity and cultural heritage. The trail will provide an opportunity for the region's communities to develop a project that builds on the existing assets of the river.

Passing through the jurisdictions of Duryea, Pittston, Jenkins Township, Plains, and Wilkes-Barre City, the Luzerne County Rail Trail will be completed, and an extension of other regional recreation systems.

The engineering for the Luzerne County Rail Trail project is being performed by The Cultural, Environmental, and Engineering Group, Inc., located at 2 North Main Street, Pittston.



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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Boating, motorized Boating, human-powered Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Charles Urban
22 Brookside Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
(570) 829-2841

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 6
  • Elevation (high): 5
  • Elevation (cumulative): --

  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): --

  • Tread Width (average): 0"
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  • Running length (minimum): --

  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
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  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 4, 2003
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