Macungie Trail Master Plan
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 4:24PM Borough of Macungie, Lehigh County, PA
Client: Borough of Macungie
Owner: Borough of Macungie
Macungie Borough retained Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. to assist in the planning of a regional trail network. The Master Plan divides the trail network into a series of developable phases. The complete trail system creates a regional trail network connecting Macungie and Alburtis Boroughs, Lower Macungie, and Upper Milford Townships. Eventually, it is anticipated the trail will also connect to Emmaus Borough and the Wildlands Conservancy’s Pool Wildlife Sanctuary. The trail network will include a variety of surfaces from concrete sidewalks to asphalt paths to stone dust trails. Trail improvements included surfaces, signage, street trees, and trail heads. The trail plan’s initial phase links Macungie Memorial Park, Flower Park, and Kalmbach Park and their associated neighborhoods within Macungie Borough. The next phase ties the East Penn School District campus, Macungie Institute, and Allen Organ together. A later phase coincides with the completion of a recently started subdivision, connecting Macungie Borough to Alburtis Borough and Lock Ridge Furnace Park and Museum. Eventually, a “wilderness” walking trail will be developed on Macungie Authority Lands connecting Kalmbach Park to Upper Milford Township.The plan is documented in GIS to provide an interactive planning tool to track and monitor trail development.
Design Dates: Fall, 2003 - Winter, 2004