Lackawanna River – Frances Slocum Lake loop from PNC Field

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Lackawanna River – Frances Slocum Lake loop from PNC Field

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Lackawanna River – Frances Slocum Lake loop from PNC Field

10:12

147km

2,180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.95 km

Lackawanna River

Highlight • River

The name Lackawanna comes from the Native Algonquin language and means "the stream that forks". The river rises in the Pocono Mountains and runs 42 miles until joining the Susquehanna River near Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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71.9 km

Lithia Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fast, flat and relatively smooth stretch of gravel road lined with the quiet rural countryside houses that characterise the area. Perfect for cycling.

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121 km

Frances Slocum Lake

Highlight • Lake

Frances Slocum Lake is a man made widening of Abrahams Creek and at 165-acres it offers plenty of space for fishing and kayaking. The State Park that surrounds it also …

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132 km

Luzerne County Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Luzerne County Rail Trail, also known as the Luzerne County National Recreation Trail, runs about 2 miles along an active rail line and the Susquehanna River. Along the way you'll have alternating views of the river and rock cliffs.

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147 km

End point

Train Station

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