PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE - BEAR SIGHTING
Be advised that a black bear with 3 cubs has been observed along the D&L trail in Slatington in N. Whitehall Township.
For your safety and the safety of the animals:
Keep your distance - do not approach
Keep pets leashed
Stay alert
The PA Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed burn Friday April 24th on the North Range.
The North Range Road as well as all hiking and biking trails will be closed Friday.
Update:
The Pa Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed burn Friday April 24th on the North Range.
The North Range Road as well as all hiking and biking trails will be closed.
The Pa Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed burn Thursday in the North Range.
The North Range Road as well as all hiking and biking trails will be closed Thursday and possibly Friday.
Cementon D&L Trailhead Closure
Due to the PENNDOT replacement of the Rt 329 bridge, D&L Cementon trail head near mm 83 is through May 2026
The bridge project includes trail head upgrades.
We recommend using the Cove Road trail head (MM 87) during the construction.
Rodale macadam marking Monday morning 8/11.
A crew will be painting additional markings on the Rodale Macadam on Monday 8/11/2025. The area will be open, but users should avoid the work crew area for their personal safety.
Due to high water levels and forecast storms later today, the ford at the Trexler Nature Preserve will be closing at 2PM today. Reopening will be based on daily assessment of the water levels.
Because of the combination of saturated fields, poor drying conditions, and forecast thunderstorms, all sports fields in Lehigh County Parks are closed on Wednesday, June 18.