The Upper and Lower Lehigh Gorge
10 or 15 Miles of Scenic, Downhill Biking on the D&L Trail in the Pocono Mountains
Short on time? Experience the best of Lehigh Gorge biking with our popular midway ride on the D&L Trail inside Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Choose a 10-mile ride from White Haven to Rockport or a 15-mile ride from Rockport to Jim Thorpe — both offering smooth crushed-stone surfaces and a 100% gentle downhill grade perfect for beginner and family-friendly Pocono biking.
Enjoy breathtaking river views, forested mountain scenery, and a relaxed 2–3 hour ride along one of Pennsylvania’s most scenic rail-trails.
Upper or Lower Lehigh Gorge Biking Rates
| Bike Shuttles | Standard Bike | E-Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle with Own Bike Reservations available for all trails. This is the rate you pay when bringing your own bike | $24.99 | +$12. (upcharge per personal E-bike) E-bikes MUST: - Be pedal-assist - Not exceed 100lbs - Not exceed 20mph using the motor functionality - Be equipped with a motor of no more than 750 watts - View the entire DCNR Pedalcycle Policy here |
| Bike Rentals | Rental | Rental & Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Helmets included with bike rentals Click here for rental bike options | $12.99 | - |
| Full Day Click here for rental bike options | $34.99 | $49.99 |
| E-Bike Rentals* | Rental | Rental & Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Helmets included Minimum Age 16 Pedal Assist Modes - Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo Click here for rental bike options | $35.99 | *Note: All Pocono Biking E-bike rentals adhere to the following DCNR Pedalcycle Policy |
| Full Day Click here for rental bike options | $79.99 | $94.99 |
| Specialty Rentals | Rental | Rental & Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Caboose (Click for a picture) Fits 1 - 2 kids, Max weight is 100lbs | $24.99 (fits one or two children) | $44.99 - 1 child $64.99 - 2 children |
Upper and Lower Lehigh Gorge Biking Shuttle Schedule
- The following are biking shuttle DEPARTURE TIMES!
- We will board 10 minutes prior to departure, provide a trail briefing, and leave.
- It is recommended you arrive at check-in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to these shuttle departure times.
- Please allow ample time for travel and parking.
Jim Thorpe – Lower Lehigh Gorge Trail
Check in at Pocono Biking Jim Thorpe and we’ll shuttle you and your bicycle to the Rockport Trailhead. Then enjoy a leisurely 15 mile bike ride on the Lower Gorge section of the D&L Trail back to your car.
| Months | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| April | Weekends & Holidays | 10am, 12pm |
| May - October | Midweek (Monday through Friday) | 10am, 12pm |
| May - October | Weekends & Holidays | 12pm, 1pm |
| November | Midweek (Friday only) | 10am |
| November | Weekends & Holidays (Closed Thanksgiving Day) | 10am, 12pm |
White Haven – Upper Lehigh Gorge Trail
Check in at Pocono Biking White Haven and ride 10 miles of the Upper Gorge section of the D&L Trail at your own pace. Finish your bike ride in Rockport and catch the return shuttle back to your car.
| Months | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| May - October | Weekends & Holidays | 2:30pm |