Forested Ridges of the Delaware

Excellent views of the Delaware River along the D&L Trail.

Forested Ridges of the Delaware

Located in Northampton County, PA and Warren County, NJ, this area along the D& L Trail provides excellent views of the Delaware River valley and surrounding countryside. The D&L Trail is located in the Delaware and Lehigh National Historic Corridor and the federally-designated Highlands region. Nearby protected open space includes Raubs Island, Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary and Delaware Canal State Park.

Use the interactive map below to explore the unprotected land along the trail corridor. Click on the focus area name on the map to learn why the area was identified as threatened.

Location

Williams Township, Northampton County & Pohatcong Township, Warren County, NJ

Trail Partners

These stakeholders maintain and care for this trail resource.

Did you know?

Significant population growth is projected for Williams Township. Learn more »

Parcels in the Focus Area

Total Parcels: 85

  • Protected 20%
  • Unprotected 80%

511

unprotected acres

Land development could mean loss of agricultural land, wooded open space, and views from the D&L Trail.

The Threatened Trail View focus areas were selected by examining population projections and future land use.

What We Could Lose