Review for the D&H rail trail from the PA-NY state line to Carbondale, PA The D&H rail line runs N-S through NE PA and provides scenic view of rural PA. I had the chance to ride it on 6/12/21, and found tge trail to be unimproved and rugged from Lanesboro to Thompson; below Thompson, tge trail improves to Uniondale, and becomes improved packed fine gravel to Forest City and beyond. My 29x3.0 Trek was the perfect t rig for riding the rugged portions of the trail. A gravel bike would have been a slower go through the northern portion, but would have been perfect below Uniondale. Standard mountain bike would have sufficed also. The trail will take you through deep forests, along open rolling farm land, scenic towns, and remote lakes. Deer, birds, turtles, and rabbits were my main companions for tge first 20 miles; only saw two human hikers 10 miles in and a runner at mile 15 and 4 bikers at 20. This is remote, rural, and spectacular! No amenities until Uniondale, where Cable's Deli offers excellent sandwiches, baked goods, and deli items. A caboose and adorandak chairs provide a scenic stopping spot. More food is available in Forest City and Carbindale. But there is no water north of Uniondale, so be prepared! Only gripe is that trail marking signs are somewhat lacking below Lanesboro, and some trial and error was necessary to find the trail where trails and roads merged...but it is easy enough to find. Absolutely a favorite if you like a day of rural running or bike trekking! read more

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