A deep gorge with steep walls, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings and several waterfalls characterize Lehigh Gorge State Park, in eastern Pennsylvania. The 4,548-acre park follows the Lehigh River from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Francis E. Walter Dam to the north, to Jim Thorpe at the southern end. The towering 800-foot Gorge was carved into the plateau by the Lehigh River. It is a designated state scenic river and the lure for many outdoor lovers. Paddlers travel here for the whitewater, bicyclists come for the uninterrupted 21 mile trail that travels downhill from White Haven to Jim Thorpe along the Lehigh.
