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title: D&L Trail Condition Report (White Haven 128-134)
description: A description of trail conditions in and around White Haven, Pa on the D&L Trail.
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# [D&L Trail Condition Report (White Haven 128-134)](https://trailtownbikes.com/blog/dl-trail-condition-report-white-haven-128-134)

 Written by [Chuck Stoffa](https://trailtownbikes.com/blog/author/chuck-stoffa) | Mar 10, 2025 1:11:36 AM

 

### **Overview**

The trail is recovering from our first "real" winter in years.  In general, the further North you go along this 6 mile stretch the better the conditions.  South of White Haven, conditions worsen and are near impassable with ice.

 

- Traveling North From White Haven: 
    - White Haven North Trail Entrance to Middleburg Road - Generally firm packed with some patches of soft/mud.  Easy to ride around.  Ride Level:  **EASY** to **MEDIUM**
    - Middleburg Rd to Beaver Lodge near Penn Lake Park (MM 134) - Improving conditions with less mud.  Firmer packed.  Ride Level:  **MEDIUM**
- Traveling South From White Haven: 
    - White Haven South Entrance to Lock beyond I-80 bridge construction - Firm packed.  Ride Level:  **EASY**
    - Lock to Tannery Trail Head - Mostly mud and soft/watery gravel.  Conditions deteriorate as you travel Southward. Ride Level:  **MEDIUM**
    - Tannery to MM128- Conditions continue to deteriorate.  MM128 begins long stretch of very icy conditions.  Riding beyond MM128 IS **NOT RECOMMENDED.  **Dismount or turn around.  Unless you riding a "fat tired" bike with deflated tires, and are skilled at ice riding, you should not risk injury.  Ride Level: **EXPERT**

### **Weather Impact**

- **Recent Rain/Snow:** Recent thaw and heavy rains have made parts of the trail muddy and difficult to navigate, although there are signs of improvement
- **Forecasted Weather:** Weather conditions this upcoming week are showing warmer temperatures and no rain until Sunday, 16 March.  Trail conditions should slowly improve.

### **Obstacles & Hazards**

- **Downed Trees:** North of White Haven has overhanging trees from heavy snow, however all parts of the trail are passible
- **Erosion or Washouts:** None
- **Debris:** Some fallen branches that are easily ridden around
- **Wildlife Sightings:** The birds are coming out!

### **Traffic & Trail Use**

- **Crowd Levels:** Light.  More walkers than riders
- **Notable Events:** I-80 bridge construction still ongoing, but only parking is affected

### **Amenities & Services**

- **Restrooms & Water Stations:** Bathroom south of White Haven open.  Water stations are still turned off for the Winter
- **Parking Availability:** 
    - White Haven Trail Entrance North - Open
    - White Haven Main St Parking - Open
    - White Haven South Entrance Parking - **Closed**
    - Lehigh Gorge Entrance Parking - Open
- **Bike Repair Stations:** Trail repair stations open

### **Trail User Notes & Recommendations**

- Suggested bike types:  Thicker tired bikes will have an easier time of it, but any trail bike will work on the non-hazardous sections
- Best sections to ride in current conditions are from the White Haven North trailhead North, and from the White Haven South trailhead south to the Lock entrance.

### **Final Thoughts & Next Update**

- Estimated next report update:  Weekend of 15-16 March
- Spring is definitely showing sign of emerging.  If you can handle the mud going south, there are several spring thaw waterfalls coming down through the hemlocks and Mt Laurels. 
- Call for user reports in the comments or social media

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