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Biking  Our bike trips START and FINISH in Jim Thorpe   
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We now offer a pick-up shuttle at the end of The Lehigh Gorge Trip at no extra charge!

Family Special...Families with 3 or more children......1 child shuttles FREE!

We offer several types of biking in the Poconos, from beginner, family type biking to biking for the hardcore, adventurous type.  We will point you in the right direction.  Check here for scheduled night rides.

Lehigh Gorge Trip - Hop on our shuttle and bike 15 or 25 miles down this scenic 2% downhill grade. Great for families or  if you just want to meander your way through an important piece of history along the Lehigh River. For you exercise buffs, at a faster pace, this is a great cardio workout. Rails-to-Trails

Shuttles run daily at 10AM, Noon & 2 PM

Switchback Trip - Our shuttle will drop you off in Summit Hill, where you enjoy an easy 9 mile ride through the woods, past Mauch Chunk Lake and back into town. While at Mauch Chunk Lake, check out our boat rentals.

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Bike Pricing
All Rentals are for a 24 hour period.
Prices DO NOT include applicable taxes
Bike Rental Only - $27.00 p.p.                                        Kid's 20" & 24" bikes - $21.50                                     Tag-a-long bike & Baby Buggy - $21.50
Lehigh Gorge Shuttle Only - $16.50 p.p.
Switchback Shuttle Only - $12.00 p.p.
Bike Rental & Lehigh Gorge Shuttle - $38.50 p.p.
Bike Rental & Switchback Shuttle - $34.00 p.p.

Multi-day rentals available
You pay regular price the first day and every consecutive day after that is $5.00 less

Reservations are recommended for all our trips.

Please arrive one half hour before your scheduled departure time.

River Kayaking Start your trip across the street using "Sit on Top Kayaks" 12:15 - 12:30      and be picked up in Bowmanstown around 4:30 - 5:00 for return trip to Jim Thorpe. Our River Trips have a minimum 2 person requirement. Your trip will include use of a boat, paddle, vest, helmet, and water proof cell phone container. Please be here by Noon.

River Kayaking is $45.00 p.p. plus tax 

RESERVATIONS are a must.  If we have available boats and staff on hand, there is a chance you may walk in and take our river trip without a reservation, but you should not count on it.  By having a reservation, you ensure that your day will go as planned.

Lake Kayaking - Enjoy a leisurely day observing nature while paddling along Mauch Chunk Lake. Our boat rental concession is open Memorial Day through Labor Day and is located at Mauch Chunk Lake Park - Boat Launch A . Great family activity!                       Rates are below.perfectcampkayak.jpg picture by bluemountainsports

 

Winter Rentals
rates do not include tax
Skis........................$30.00/day
Snowboards...........$35/day
Snowshoes.............$25/day
X-Country Skis......$25/day                                            Includes all necessary equipment
Shuttles to local ski area.....$20 p.p.

Multi-day rentals available
You pay regular price the first day and every consecutive day after that is $5.00 less than 1st day rental price.

Reservations Recommended

 

Downhill Skiing & Snowboards

Rent your skis from us and avoid the long lines at the ski resorts.  Our rentals are for a 24 hour period so you can ski at one ski resort in the morning and leave to ski another resort in the evening without all the hassle of returning your skis to the first mountain and waiting in line for rentals at the second resort saving you precious hours of fun on the slopes.  Reservations are in your best interest, but often we can accommodate you if you decide at the last minute.  We also offer a shuttle service to and from the ski resorts.  It runs once a day going and once a day coming back, so reservations are a MUST for this service.  Departure and pick up times are worked out between you and Tom.

X-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

The Jim Thorpe area has many trails that are perfect for X-County skiing and Snowshoeing. Our rentals are for a 24 hour period, so you can throw them into your car and explore several trails without having to worry about missing your return time limit. 

Some of the favorites are The Lehigh Gorge State Park and The Switchback Trail, both of which are very close to Blue Mountain Sports.  Hickory Run State Park is about a half an hour drive from here and is very pretty.

 

Boat Rental Rates
rates do not include tax
Rowboat....................$20/1st Hr - $10/add. Hr
Electric Motor............$10/ Hr
Rowboat w/ Motor....$30/1st Hr - $20/add. Hr
Canoe........................$20/1st Hr - $10/add. Hr
Kayak........................$15/ Hr
Sit on Top Kayak.......$20/Hr
2 Seat Kayak.............$20/Hr
Life Jacket Rental...include with boat rental
Life Jacket Rental w/out boat rental $10
Fishing Pole Rental...$15 Bike Rental.....$12/ Hr
Multi-All Day Rentals receive $5 Off After First Day
Tuesday-Customer Appreciation Day
50% OFF 1st Hour
Requirements:
- Must leave valid Driver's License or Major Credit Card imprint
- Prices DO NOT INCLUDE:
  8.5% tax ( 6% Sales and 2.5% Amusement Tax )
- NO ONE under 5 years of age allowed in boats
- 12 years old and under MUST be accompanied by an adult
- Swimming is PROHIBITED from the boats
- Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED
- EVERYONE MUST WEAR A LIFE VEST
Located at "The Camp Store"
Mauch Chunk Lake Park - Boat Launch A
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Telephone: 570-325-4408

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