Best attractions and places to see around Palmer Heights include a variety of natural and historical sites. This region offers 8 distinct highlights for exploration, catering to those interested in hiking and cycling. The landscape features significant rivers, woodlands, and viewpoints, providing diverse outdoor experiences. Visitors can discover both serene natural environments and locations with historical importance.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
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Originally Slate Post Farm, this area was gifted to the county by Louise W. Moore in 1973 to be developed into a passive park. It was the inaugural park in the Northampton County Parks System. Today, the park boasts a mix of North American, European, and Eurasian trees planted in the 1970s, a 7-acre mature woodland known as Matson's Woods, a small pond, and an agricultural field. It offers a range of activities including hiking, walking, exercise, picnicking, tennis, softball, volleyball, children's play areas, and cross-country skiing.
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The Palmer section of the Two Rivers Trailway is a flat, mostly paved rail trail. While the trail is completely traffic free, it is also popular with runners and walkers, so it is important to be aware of other users.
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Three memorials stand atop the scars from that fateful day on Sept. 11, 2001. One is in New York City, one in Washington D.C. and one in a field in Pennsylvania. These sites of remembrance are linked together by the 9:11 National Memorial Trail. A total of over 1,300 miles of trails and roads that link together a route that serves as a tribute to all the heroes who responded on that day.
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This park is located at the confluence of the Delaware River and the Lehigh River. The park has several benches for observing the water, taking a break, and enjoying the waterfront views.
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The Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center offers a great hiking experience amid scenic landscapes. With well-maintained trails, hikers can explore woodlands, meadows and the beautiful Bushkill Creek.
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This park stands where the Lehigh and Delaware rivers meet.
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Palmer Heights offers a variety of natural settings. You can visit Delaware Canal State Park, which is situated at the confluence of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers, providing waterfront views. Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center features woodlands, meadows, and the beautiful Bushkill Creek. Additionally, Louise W. Moore Park includes a mature woodland and a small pond.
Yes, the region is home to the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, a significant historical route spanning over 1,300 miles that links sites of remembrance and serves as a tribute to those who responded on September 11, 2001. This trail passes through the Palmer Heights area.
For hiking and walking, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center offers well-maintained trails through woodlands and meadows. Louise W. Moore Park also provides trails for walking and exercise. You can find more detailed hiking routes, including easy options like the 'Marble Hill Ice Cave via Warren Highlands Trail' or 'Gollub Park to Saint Anthony's Nose', on the Hiking around Palmer Heights guide.
Absolutely. Both Delaware Canal State Park and Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center are considered family-friendly, offering accessible environments for all ages. Louise W. Moore Park is also an excellent choice, featuring children's play areas, picnicking spots, and various recreational activities suitable for families.
The most popular viewpoint in Gollub Park is Saint Anthony's Nose, which offers lush views overlooking the Delaware River. It's an ideal spot to take a break and enjoy your surroundings. Delaware Canal State Park also provides benches for observing the water and enjoying waterfront views.
Palmer Heights offers various cycling routes. For gravel biking, you can explore options like the 'Laubach Island loop from D&L Trail Farmersville Rd Trailhead'. Road cyclists can enjoy routes such as 'Two Rivers Trailway — Palmer – Delaware Canal State Park loop from Easton'. More routes are detailed in the Gravel biking around Palmer Heights and Road Cycling Routes around Palmer Heights guides.
Visitors appreciate the diverse experiences offered, from the serene waterfront views at Delaware Canal State Park to the engaging hiking trails at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. The historical significance of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail is also highly valued. Many enjoy the well-maintained paths and the opportunity to connect with nature and history.
Yes, Delaware Canal State Park is noted for having parking facilities. For other attractions, it's advisable to check specific location details, but generally, parks and environmental centers in the area are equipped for visitor access.
Louise W. Moore Park offers a wide range of activities. You can enjoy hiking, walking, exercising, picnicking, playing tennis or softball, volleyball, and utilizing the children's play areas. During winter, it's also suitable for cross-country skiing.
Yes, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is an excellent choice for this, as its trails explore both woodlands and the beautiful Bushkill Creek. Similarly, Delaware Canal State Park offers views of both the Lehigh and Delaware rivers.
Yes, for beginners, routes like 'Marble Hill Ice Cave via Warren Highlands Trail' and 'Gollub Park to Saint Anthony's Nose via Paxinosa Road East' are rated as easy. You can find more details and other easy options in the Hiking around Palmer Heights guide.


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