Residents and visitors to the Lake Wallenpaupack area have another way to catch wildlife in action and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. A new joint walking trail near the lake was officially opened to the public Thursday (7/8) during a ceremony at the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitor’s Center.

The ceremony was attended by state Sen. Lisa Baker, state Rep. Michael Peifer, supervisors from Palmyra Township in Pike County, and community members who helped build the trails.

“The new trail offers nature lovers another way to enjoy the many benefits of our local area,” said Eric Ehrhardt, supervisor for Palmyra Township in Pike County. “We appreciate the help from everyone who supported and built the trail.” 

The 2.1-mile-long trail is composed of two shorter trails, one built by the township and one by PPL. PPL’s trail is called Wallenpaupack Creek Trail and connects directly to the township trail, called Wallenpaupack Lake Trail.

“We’re pleased to have had the opportunity to work with the township to provide another way for visitors and residents to enjoy the lake area, and add to the lake’s many contributions to the local economy,” said Paul Canevari, regional community relations director for the Poconos who attended the ceremony. “Building the trail is one example of PPL’s commitment to work with communities surrounding the Wallenpaupack hydroelectric plant.”

Signs along the trail offer information about local history, the environment, and the creation of electricity from a clean and renewable resource.

PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), headquartered in Allentown, Pa., owns or controls nearly 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States, sells energy in key U.S. markets and delivers electricity to about 4 million customers in Pennsylvania and the United Kingdom. More information is available at www.pplweb.com.

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Photo 1: PPL’s Regional Community Relations Director Paul Canevari, left, and Manager of Community Relations-Lake Wallenpaupack Katie Lester join Eric Ehrhardt, supervisor for Palmyra Township in Pike County, on the new trail.
Photo 2: The 2.1-mile-long trail offers residents and visitors another way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake Wallenpaupack region. Signs along the trail offer information about local history, the environment and how PPL generates electricity from a clean and renewable resource.