Little Lehigh Park - Allentown, Pennsylvania (8482941668)

Little Lehigh Creek is approximately long and is located in the

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region of eastern

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. It is sometimes referred to as the Little Lehigh River. It is the largest

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of the

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. The creek flows in a winding course through the Lehigh Valley. It originates in Longswamp Township in Berks County and flows generally northeast through Lower Macungie Township and Salisbury Township. In the city of

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, it receives Jordan Creek, just before flowing into the Lehigh River. The Little Lehigh has of

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in Lehigh County and of drainage area in Berks County.

Recreation

The Little Lehigh forms a

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in Allentown and Emmaus. This park has a covered bridge and walking trails along the creek. In spite of a

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hatchery in the park, the stream is known for its population of wild

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. Sections of the stream are designated for catch and release

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only. There are extensive equestrian trails running along the stream through the park used by riders, runners and walkers.

Tributaries

* Cedar Creek * Jordan Creek **

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** Hegel's Run ***Schantz Valley Creek **Elk Ridge Run **Macintosh Run **Thicket Run **Haasadahl Creek * Leibert Creek * Spring Creek *

Swabia Creek Swabia Creek is a tributary of Little Lehigh Creek in Berks and Lehigh Counties in the eastern Pennsylvania region of the Lehigh Valley. Sources The primary (west) branch of Swabia Creek begins in the Bear Creek Mountain Resort, near Rittenh ...

(also called Swope Creek)

External links

U.S. Geological Survey: PA stream gaging stations
* * {{authority control Geography of Allentown, Pennsylvania Rivers of Pennsylvania Rivers of Berks County, Pennsylvania Rivers of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Tributaries of the Lehigh River

Recreation

Tributaries

See also

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