D&L Trail – North Branch Land Trust

D&L Trail – Laurel Run to Oliver Mills

Laurel Run Borough & Plains Township • UNDER CONSTRUCTION

REMINDER – The Seven Tubs (MM 152.25) to Oliver Mills Crossing (MM 149.5) section is not and has never been open to the public during the construction phase.

This portion of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor spearheaded by North Branch Land Trust loops from Northampton Street/Laurel Run Road around Wilkes-Barre Mountain. It will eventually connect downtown Wilkes-Barre, Seven Tubs Recreation Area, and multiple communities.

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor preserves, interprets, and leverages the nationally significant history of the over 165-mile transportation route between Wilkes-Barre and Bristol, Pennsylvania.

History:

North Branch Land Trust began this project in 2015 with support from local partners and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Is the trail open to the public?

The Laurel Run – Oliver Mills segment of the D&L trail is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC while under construction.

Visit the D&L interactive trail map to find the complete, open, and improved portion of the D&L Heritage Corridor nearest you!

What does the trail look like?

The 2.8 mile trail will connect Oliver Mills to Northampton Street by way of an abandoned railbed around Little Wilkes Barre Mountain. The trail will be improved stone. Maps will be available upon public access.

Who owns the trail?

This portion of the trail is currently owned by North Branch Land Trust.

Upon completion of trail improvements, the land will be transferred to the PA Department of Conservation of Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry for public access and stewardship.

How can I help?

North Branch Land Trust is a non-profit that depends upon our members to support important projects like these.

Please BECOME A MEMBER today to be the first to know about important projects and events.