Wednesday Night SVB Rides, Jacobsburg State Park, Belfast, PA

Single Track Sunday
Event: Saucon Valley Bikes Wednesday night ride
Place: Jacobsburg State Park, PA
Ridden: June 2014

Saucon Valley Bike has been hosting weekly Wednesday night rides pretty much since the shop opened in 1999.  Locations have varied over the years, but one place that has remained constant is Jacobsburg State Park.

Jacobsburg State Park covers 1,168 acres. It is a multi-use park; open to cyclists, equestrians, hikers/runners, anglers, and hunters.  Once the site where the famous Henry Rifle was made, the Jacobsburg National Historic District lies almost entirely within the park.  Henrys Woods offers scenic hikes while the rest of the park grounds have multi-use trails.

Located on the northern edge of the Lehigh Valley, the rolling terrain of Jacobsburg is near the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This gives terrain that ranges from field to mature hardwood forests.  About 2.5 miles of the Bushkill Creek winds through the area.

Trails range from wide, gravel double track to tight single track. There are a few technical sections but overall the trails are appropriate for beginner to intermediate riders.  Experienced riders can test their skills by seeing how fast they can descend and by pushing hard on the climbs. Water bars are abundant, testing a riders skills going both up and down. Always be on the lookout for piles of horse poop, don't ride here with your mouth open. Total trail distance is 18.5 miles.

Since this is a social ride, dinner and beer afterwards is a regular occurrence. The location for this week was Diner 248. Wednesday is wing night, and the wings there are great!  Fun times are had socializing while enjoying tasty food and beer.