Pennsylvania Explore (East)
This “explorer” tour delivers 3 great trails located in eastern Pennsylvania. We begin with our first 3 days, and over 100 miles, on Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Trail offering incredible scenery as we cycle through sloping valleys and lush green mountains, and along sparkling rivers, spending our nights in friendly, colorful communities along the way. Then it’s onto the Schuylkill River Trail where we’ll traverse nearly 50 miles through this beautifully scenic watershed region. The tour concludes with cycling on the beautiful Perkiomen Trail which ends at historic Valley Forge, one of America’s most significant historic locations. We’ll have ample time to explore Valley Forge by bike, before returning to Wilkes-Barre, the end of this great adventure!
TOUR PRICING
Per Person Double Occ: $1989-- Single Occ: + $400
A deposit of $500 per person is required at time of reservation. You will be invoiced for balance, including any discounts or adjustments, in 2 separate installments. Final balance due 90 days prior to tour.
Please review our Reservation and Cancellation Policy before booking.
THE ESSENTIALS
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty: Easy
Total Miles: 210 -- Avg. Daily Miles: 40 - 55 miles
Meals: Daily Breakfast; 2 Lunches; 1 Dinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Pick Up and Shuttle to Jim Thorpe
Our team will pick up all guests at the location indicated above for shuttle to charming Jim Thorpe PA. You’ll have time to explore and to grab some dinner before reconvening with the group for orientation at our hotel.
Day 2: Delaware & Lehigh Trail to Jim Thorpe
Cycling 35 Miles
Our first day on the D&L is an absolute delight as we begin with a glide through beautiful Lehigh Gorge where the Lehigh river has sliced through the Pocono Plateau for 26 miles creating the gorge and carving out spectacular scenery. We cycle along the mostly paved trail meandering with the Lehigh River, passing by waterfalls and cascades as we make our way back to Jim Thorpe for a second night in this charming town.
Day 3: D&L Trail: Jim Thorpe to Easton & Ironton Trail
Cycling 32/52 Miles
We head out from Jim Thorpe with continued cycling along the Lehigh River for 24 miles enjoying spectacular views in every direction from the many high bridges and ledge viewpoints. In approximately 24 miles, we reach Canal Park in No. Hampton where we’ll side track onto the very cool Ironton Trail, an 8 mile loop with interesting remains of the industrial heritage of this region including the Cement Kilns at Saylor Park. After a picnic lunch we cycle our last 19 miles as we make our way to Easton, stop for the night.
Day 4: D&L and D&R Trails: Easton to Bristol
Cycling 41 Miles
On today’s ride we’ll cycle on both banks of the Delaware River, hopping back and forth between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our ride will take us historic Washington’s Crossing, site of General Washinton’s historic, Christmas night crossing of the Delaware that resulted in victory at the Battle of Trenton. You’ll have sufficient time to visit this remarkable place and to grab lunch before jumping back on your bike to finish out the final 20 miles of the unforgettable Delaware & Lehigh Trail!
Day 5: Schuylkill River Trail to King of Prussia
Cycling 50 Miles
We begin our ride at beautiful Blue Marsh Lake where we’ll follow the Union Canal Trail, and the Tulpehocken Creek, to its confluence with the Schuylkill River (pronounce skoo-kill). From there we’re on the SRT which guides our route for the remainder of the day. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch before reaching Fricks Lock Village, an historic hamlet of buildings dating from the 1700s. We’ll wrap up the day as we cycle back to King of Prussia, skirting the edge of historic Valley Forge, which is on deck for tomorrow’s ride.
Day 6: Perkiomen Trail and Valley Forge
Cycling 30 Miles
Activity Valley Forge
Today begins with a 23 mile, scenic ride on the Perkiomen Trail as you glide through beautiful countryside pedaling your way to Valley Forge. Once at Valley Forge, we’ll have a picnic lunch to recharge our batteries before jumping back on the bike to spend the afternoon exploring this historically significant place.