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Paddle five miles of the Lehigh River from Sand Island past the Bethlehem Steel Stacks, then swap to a mountain bike for a riverside ride back on the D&L Trail. Ideal for beginners, this half-day combo blends industrial history with active outdoor fun.
Paddle five miles of the Lehigh River from Sand Island past the Bethlehem Steel Stacks, then swap to a mountain bike for a riverside ride back on the D&L Trail. Ideal for beginners, this half-day combo blends industrial history with active outdoor fun.
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Operated by Historic Bethlehem River Tours · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
You push off from Sand Island beneath the hulking ribs of Bethlehem’s Hill-to-Hill Bridge, the paddles cutting through water that remembers industry more than leisure. Steel Stacks loom to starboard; the current, steady but polite, nudges you downstream as herons stalk the shallows and an osprey wheels overhead.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate fitness; comfortable sitting and paddling for ~2.5 hours and able to pedal 3–6 miles on mostly flat trail.
No—this tour is beginner-friendly; guides provide basic paddling instruction and the bike leg uses a mostly flat, multi-use trail.
A courtesy shuttle is available to return non-riders to the launch point from Nagy’s Landing.
Yes—life jackets are issued to every paddler and must be worn during the kayak portion.
Participants should meet the activity’s age and safety guidelines; service animals are allowed but check with the operator about family age minimums and child seat availability.
The Lehigh River corridor powered Pennsylvania’s 19th- and early-20th-century coal and steel economy; canal and rail remnants line the route and the Steel Stacks mark the town’s industrial legacy.
The D&L National Heritage Corridor balances recreation with preservation; stay on designated trails, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing shoreline vegetation to protect water quality and habitat.
Historic Bethlehem River Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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