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| Nor-Bath Trail | |
|---|---|
 The Nor-Bath Trail, facing Northampton | |
| Length | 5.9 miles (9.5 km) |
| Location | Northampton County, Pennsylvania |
| Trailheads |
Northampton, Pennsylvania Bath, Pennsylvania |
| Use | Hiking, Cycling |
| Surface | Asphalt, crushed stone |
The Nor-Bath Trail is a 5.9-mile (9.5 km) multi-use rail-trail that runs between the boroughs of Northampton and Bath in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
The trail follows the route of the former Northampton and Bath Railroad, a shortline railroad connecting the Atlas Portland Cement Company to other railroads. The rail fell into disuse in 1979 as the local cement industry began to decline. [1] In 2017, a 1-mile (1.6 km) asphalt extension was added to the trail in order to link it to the D&L Trail [2]
The trail begins in Northampton, sharing the same trailhead as the D&L Trail, and continues past the Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum, the Northampton Recreation Center, and Atlas Sports Complex. The trail then enters a wooded portion before running through a residential area. East Allen Township's Bicentennial Park is then located about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) from the trailhead. The trail continues and crosses Airport Road ( Pennsylvania Route 987), and ends near Jacksonville Park in Bath. [3]
References
- ^ Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (2019). Rail-trails : Pennsylvania : the definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails. ISBN 978-0-89997-967-0. OCLC 1046107810.
- ^ "Nor-Bath, D&L trails connected". northampton.thelehighvalleypress.com. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ "Nor-Bath Trail". www.traillink.com. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
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