PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Jan Reed, of Coplay, takes a moment with Deb Degenhart, of Nazareth, and Pam Ferrani, of Bethlehem, during the 7-mile Ironton Rail Trail historical walk Oct. 24.

IRT Oversight Commission Secretary Ray Bieak points out the trail signage while IRT commission member Bob Abbott leads the group.

The group passes the former Ironton Railroad offices during the narrated historical walk.

Joe McAvoy, of Upper Milford Township, joins Lou Schrammel and Pam Johnson, of Whitehall, and Matt Hammel, of Northampton, at Whitehall Parkway near Chestnut Street for the start of the walk.

The full tour group pauses for a photo at the Ruch and Chestnut streets trailhead by the restored Ironton Railroad caboose.

Participants enjoy the wooded path on the IRT near Stiles.

Joe Hibschman, of Whitehall, takes Luna out for a day of fresh air and exercise during the event.