Hike #61
At Minsi Lake with Kirkridge, part of the Kittatinny Ridge in view
Hike 61
7/5/2
Having enjoyed the Upper Mt Bethel area railroads hike with Peeps and Tea Biscuit so
much earlier in the year, I wanted to bring Cathy on it as well. Eric Pace was also
particularly fascinated by this section, and joined us as well.
Former Lehigh and New England Railroad, Portland PA
Along former LNE line near the old school, Portland PA
Former LNE railroad, Portland PA
LNE railroad cut in Portland PA
Former LNE railroad crossing Jacoby Creek just west of Portland PA
Old LNE railroad bridge over a creek west of Portland
Old dam site near Lake Poco
Along former LNE railroad at Lake Poco, in Upper Mt. Bethel PA
Some sort of old dam site near Lake Poco PA
Forme LNE railroad near Lake Poco
We traveled the same way we did previously, until we reached the area near Lake Poco,
where we tried to get to the right of way more closely. We ended up walking too far north
for the right of way, and found an old dam. After crossing the dangerous frame of a bridge
over the structure, we found that we had to recross as we had gone the wrong way.
All went free of incident on the way to Minsi Lake, and we decided to walk along the
Minsi Lake dam to get a better view. Unfortunitely, the little store we stopped at last time
was closed as the owners were on vacation, so we had to ration our water for some time.
Former LNE railroad bed in Upper Mt. Bethel PA
Fields along the LNE railroad bed near Minsi Lake
Fields along the LNE railroad bed near Minsi Lake
Minsi Lake
Butterfly
Old LNE railroad bridge in North Bangor PA
Old LNE railroad bridge in North Bangor PA
Crossing a field in North Bangor
Along former LNE Railroad, North Bangor
Former rail bed in a field in North Bangor
Former rail bed in a field in North Bangor
LNE railroad bed in North Bangor vicinity
When we reached PA Rt 191, we continued on the LNE right of way rather than walking
the highway as we did previously, and found the railbed to be completely clear and
pleasant walking. The junction with the southbound line was at a road crossing, which I
believe may have even been called “Junction Road”, and we followed the railbed south
into Roseto. It was clearly walkable most of the way, and when we reached the downtown
area, a piece of the right of way was now a little linear park within town, with a weaving
paved path. This came out onto Rt 191, the “Welcome to Roseto Borough” sign right on
the right of way. We walked the railbed/Rt 191 into Bangor and stopped for food and
drinks. It was surprising that there were no shops in Roseto itself.
Along the Lehigh and New England Railroad bed in North Bangor area.
Former LNE railroad bed in Roseto PA, now a trail section
Former LNE railroad bed in Roseto PA, now a trail section
Former Bangor and Portland/Lackawanna Railroad in Bangor PA
Former Lackawanna Railroad in East Bangor PA
When we reached the active tracks back towards Portland, Eric began falling behind. He
was uncharacteristically energetic earlier on, walking far ahead of Cathy and I for a time.
When we reached an industrial area, I think it’s called Johnsonville, we found a small mini
mart/general store to stop at as well.
East Bangor Lake from the railroad
East Bangor Lake from the railroad
East Bangor lake where the railroad crosses on a causeway
Upper Mt. Bethel Railroad station
Upper Mt. Bethel Railroad station
It was just beginning to get dark when we reached Portland, however we were still feeling
comfortable and not so done in as on other hikes.
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