The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will partner again with Pocono Biking in 2025 to offer its popular Bike Trains on select weekends in spring and summer.

A staple of the railway’s schedule for more than a decade, the Bike Trains provide a unique way for visitors to explore the region. Cyclists of all ages and skill levels bring their bikes to Jim Thorpe Station to ride the 25-mile Delaware & Lehigh Trail from White Haven back to Jim Thorpe.

Bikes are securely loaded onto designated railcars at the front of the train, while passengers ride in standard coaches northbound through Lehigh Gorge State Park.

Upon arrival in White Haven, railway staff assist passengers in retrieving their bikes before they begin the scenic, downhill ride back to Jim Thorpe.

Along the route, cyclists encounter canal remnants, scenic overlooks, rock formations, wildlife, and railroad trestles.

For those without a bike, Pocono Biking offers a limited number of rentals for Bike Train weekends.

Passengers receive rental bikes upon arrival in White Haven and return them to Pocono Biking’s location near the Jim Thorpe ticket booth.

“Experience the Lehigh Gorge State Park from two incredible perspectives — first by train, then by bike,” said Nikki Hurley, marketing director at Pocono Biking. “This journey through history and nature offers an unforgettable way to take in the region’s breathtaking landscapes. With bike rentals from Pocono Biking, exploring the D&L Trail has never been easier.”

Round-trip and cab ride options

For those seeking a longer train ride, round-trip tickets from Jim Thorpe to White Haven and back are available. The approximately three-hour, 50-mile journey provides stunning views of Lehigh Gorge State Park in both directions.

For an ultimate railroading experience, diesel cab ride tickets are available, with a limit of two riders per trip. Cab riders enjoy a front-row view of the scenic route while gaining insight into railroad operations.

Ticket Information

and Schedule

Tickets are available only by calling the railroad at 570-325-8285 (option 1) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

Bike Trains will operate on: May 17-18; June 6, 7, 28; July 19-20; Aug. 16-17, and Sept. 20-21. Departures from Jim Thorpe are at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

About Reading & Northern Railroad

Reading & Northern Railroad, headquartered in Port Clinton, is a privately held company serving more than 80 customers in nine eastern Pennsylvania counties: Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and Wyoming. Over the past 40 years, it has expanded to transport nearly 35,000 carloads of freight annually, removing more than 200,000 trucks from highways.

Its passenger department welcomes nearly 340,000 riders each year on steam- and diesel-powered excursions. The railroad operates over 400 miles of track, owns nearly 2,000 freight cars, and employs more than 350 people. It has been recognized as one of the nation’s top regional railroads, earning Regional Railroad of the Year honors from Railway Age magazine in 2020.