Ironton Rail Trail

The Ironton Rail Trail is an acquired green way that spans more than nine miles, looping in Whitehall and winding through the borough of Coplay and North Whitehall Township. The wide, flat, trail is combined with easy access providing an outdoor recreational opportunity for people of all ages and physical abilities. The trail is also used for events such as historical hikes, many charitable events and various races throughout the year.

The trail is paved for biking, rollerblading, walking and jogging enthusiasts. Bridges will be restored and events will commence, as the Ironton-Rail provides another exciting recreational opportunity.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
IRT Website - www.irontonrailtrail.org
Contact the Ironton Rail Trail at:
rail.trail@yahoo.com

MAPS:

Ironton Rail Trail Map

View our new Ironton Rail Trail Interactive Historical Map - (Credit: Joshua Lent)
Click Here for Map.

FORMS:

Ironton Rail Trail - Membership/Donation Form

Ironton Rail Trail - Memorial Tree Application Form

Ironton Rail Trail - Event (Race) Application

EVENTS:

Ironton Rail Trail Calendar of Events 2025-2026

Lehigh Valley's New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Click Here to Register

Ironton Rail Trail "Spring Historical Walk"
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED - FREE EVENT
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Click Here for Flyer
Click Here for Detailed Information

Historical Bus Tours
TBA
(FREE EVENT)

"Peaceable Kingdom 5K"
Sunday, April 12, 2026
More Information to Follow

Celebrate Trails Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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IRT Discovery Hike
TBA
More Information to Follow

17th Annual "J's Run for Pancreatic Cancer"
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Mother's Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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National Trails Day
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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IRT 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center - All Age Bike Ride (NOT TIMED) Fundraiser
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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Annual "Heart of an Angel Fight Against Colon Cancer"" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun/Run Walk
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Annual IRT 10K Run/Walk
TBA
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Annual Pediatric Cancer 8K Run/5K Walk/"Kids Fun Run"
TBA
Click Here to Register

"Miles for Mental Health" 5K Run/Walk
TBA
Click Here to Register

Parkland Girl Scouts 5K Walk/Run
TBA

Ironton Rail Trail "Fall Historical Walk"
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED - FREE EVENT
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Click Here for Flyer
Click Here for Detailed Information

Whitehall Area Rotary Club - 9th Annual "Jingle Bell Run"" 8K Run 5K Walk
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Click Here for Flyer
Click Here to Register

LINKS:

Ironton Rail Trail Historical Trolley Tour Videos
Part #1 - IRT Trolley Bus Tour - 10/11/2008 (view)
Part #2 - IRT Trolley Bus Tour - 10/11/2008 (view)
Part #3 - IRT Trolley Bus Tour - 10/11/2008 (view)
Part #4 - IRT Trolley Bus Tour - 10/11/2008 (view)

American Trails
Click Here for more Information

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Website
Click Here for more Information.

Jordan Creek Greenway Trail Management Plan Community Survey:
Click Here to take the Survey.

Rails to Trails Conservancey
Click Here for more Information

The Trail Link Network
Click Here for more Information

Lehigh Lines Article