Biking in the Poconos

Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
Enjoy exciting dam release whitewater rafting at the Pocono's favorite family outdoor center. Ideal for all ages. Easy or exhilarating rafting trips March to October. Guided trips each day. Also camping, biking, kayaking and scrumptious meal packages! Group discounts and the best group leader benefits. No experience needed.

288 North Stagecoach Rd Weatherly , PA 18255
Toll-Free: 800-443-8554 Phone: 570-443-9532 | Fax: 570-443-9727
Web Site: www.whitewaterchallengers.com
E-mail: info@whitewaterchallengers.com

 

Big Boulder Ski Area
Winter fun for everyone offering 12 slopes, 4 terrain parks, 100% snowmaking, and great grooming! Snowsport Learning Center including SnowMonsters for kids! Night skiing!

Lake Drive Lake Harmony , PA 18624
Phone: 570-722-0100 | Fax: 570-722-0541
Web Site: http://www.jfbb.com
E-mail: info@jfbb.com

 

Blue Mountain Sports & Wear
Specializing in your outdoor recreational needs. Bike, boat, kayak, ski, snowboard, snowshoe trips, rentals, repairs, and camping necessities. Shuttles available to several trails as well as local ski areas.

Route 209 Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Toll-Free: 800-599-4421 Phone: 570-325-4421 | Fax: 570-325-2700
Web Site: http://www.bikejimthorpe.com
E-mail: bluem@ptd.net

 

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
As your exploration of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor continues, the landscape ascends. Breathtaking scenery, natural resources and scars from the coal and lumber industries coexist. This mountainous region is known as a mecca for high-quality outdoor recreation. River rafting, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, golf, downhill and cross-country skiing are found in numerous resorts, state game lands, rails-to-trails, state, county and municipal parks.

110 North 3rd Street 2nd Fl Room 220 Lehighton , PA 18235
Phone: 610-923-3548
Web Site: www.delwareandlehigh.org

 

Delaware & Lehigh National Market Towns Initative
The Corridor Market Towns Initiative is a cooperative pilot project of the Delaware & Lehigh National and State Heritage Corridor and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. This Initiative marks the first regional revitalization effort supported by the Commonwealth, receiving partial funding from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development's (DCED) New Communities Program and PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. By blending conservation and economic development strategies, the Market Towns Initiative is helping to breathe new economic life into the Corridor's small towns through place-based heritage development strategies.

125 South Walnute Street Ste 230 Slatington , PA 18080
Phone: 610-760-1624 | Fax: 610-760-1625
Web Site: http://www.markettowns.net
E-mail: dltowns@ptd.net

 

Delaware State Forest
The Corridor Market Towns Initiative is a cooperative pilot project of the Delaware & Lehigh National and State Heritage Corridor and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. This Initiative marks the first regional revitalization effort supported by the Commonwealth, receiving partial funding from the PA Department of Community & Economic Development's (DCED) New Communities Program and PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. By blending conservation and economic development strategies, the Market Towns Initiative is helping to breathe new economic life into the Corridor's small towns through place-based heritage development strategies.

HC 1 Box 95 A Swiftwater , PA 18370
Phone: 570-895-4000
Web Site: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/delaware.aspx
E-mail: fd19@dcnr.state.pa.us

Jim Thorpe River Adventures
We offer guided whitewater rafting trips on the scenic Lehigh River.

1 Adventure Lane Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Toll-Free: 800-424-Raft Phone: 570-325-4960 | Fax: 570-325-2688
Web Site: http://www.jtraft.com
E-mail: paddle@ptd.net

 

Lehigh Gorge State Park
Lehigh Gorge State Park is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, and is in Luzerne and Carbon counties in eastern Pennsylvania. The park follows the Lehigh River from the outlet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Francis E. Walter Dam at the northern end, to the town of Jim Thorpe at the southern end of the park. The deep gorge, steep walls and thick vegetation, rock outcroppings and many waterfalls characterize the entire park.

RR 1 Box 81 White Haven , PA 18661
Toll-Free: 888-PAP-ARKS Phone: 570-443-0400
Web Site: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/lehighgorge.aspx
E-mail: hickoryrunsp@state.pa.us

 

Mauch Chunk Lake Park
Mauch Chunk Lake Park is a great place to visit. Not only is it an excellent camping spot but it is also close to some of the best mountain biking trails in the state.
625 Lentz Trail Jim Thorpe , PA 18229

Phone: 570-325-3669 | Fax: 570-325-4166
Web Site: http://www.mauchchunklakepark.com
E-mail: mauch1@ptd.net

 

Pecks Pond Rentals / Backwater Float Trips
In the spring, summer and fall you can enjoy boating, fishing, and nature trips and when the temperature drops, the fun doesn't stop! Come to the lake for ice skating and ice fishing. The forest around the lake also has hiking, ATV snowmobile and cross-country skiing trails.

Route 402 Dingman's Ferry , PA 18328
Phone: 570-775-7237 | Fax: 570-775-7237
Web Site: http://www.peckspond.com
E-mail: trout1@ptd.net

Pine Crest Yacht Club
We offer boats of all sizes and types. (over 40 boats to choose from) Fishing, Waterskiing, Sailing, Canoes, Pontoon and Paddle Boat, Jet Ski's all on Lake Wallenpaupack.

Route 507 Greentown , PA 18426
Phone: 570-857-1136

Pocono Whitewater Ltd
There's something at Pocono Whitewater for everyone! We have mild to wild rafting and kayaking trips, scenic rail-trail biking excursions, and adrenaline-filled action in our skirmish paintball games! Open daily year-round! Call today 1-800-WHITEWATER or visit www.poconowhitewater.com.

Route 903 Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Toll-Free: 800-944-8392 Phone: 570-325-3655 | Fax: 570-325-4097
Web Site: http://www.whitewaterrafting.com
E-mail: info@poconowhitewater.com

 

Promised Land State Park
The largest residential center in the Western Hemisphere for education about the environment. More then 25,000 people stay and study at PEEC each year. PEEC's "classroom" consists of a 38-acre campus within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and access to over a quarter of a million acres of public land. A unique partnership between PEEC and the National Park Service has made the "classroom" possible.
Route 390 RR 1 Box 96 Greentown , PA 18426
Toll-Free: 888-PAP-ARKS Phone: 570-676-3428 | Fax: 570-676-5043
Web Site: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/promisedland.aspx
E-mail: promisedlandsp@state.pa.us

 

Switchback Railroad Trail
Switchback Railroad Trail is located in Carbon County. Its endpoints are from Summit Hill to Jim Thorpe. This 18 mile trail, made of crushed stone, is perfect for walking skiing, biking, or fishing.
PO Box 73 Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Phone: 570-325-8255
Web Site: http://www.switchbackgravityrr.org
E-mail: azagofsk@ptd.net

Whitewater Rafting Adventures
Exciting mild to wild one day rafting trips on the scenic Lehigh River. Exhilarating class III rapids and easy fun family style float trips. All river trips conclude with our free famous hot dog cookout. Enjoy the beauty of the Lehigh River from a different view and Bike through the Gorge all year.
101 West Adventure Trail Rd. Nesquehoning , PA 18240-0065
Toll-Free: 800-876-0285 Phone: 570-669-9127 | Fax: 570-669-9125
Web Site: http://www.adventurerafting.com
E-mail: wraa@ptd.net