Archives for September 2019

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report 2019 – #2 – Leaves are Changing Brightly – September 26, 2019 – The Poconos are lit up with bright colors and fall foliage dreams! This Spring, Summer and Current weather conditions are setup for one of the nicest fall foliage seasons on record! Continuing the great weather we have been having lately into next week and weekend it looks promising for the leaves to stay on the trees too! Without hurricane remnants or major storm systems as of late and none in the forecast we should hold the color palette together for a few more weeks! The Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report will be published every 5 or so days throughout this Fall Foliage 2019 Peak Season. Check back here for current conditions and accurate real time pictures of the NEPA Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage.

Poconos Fall Foliage 2019 Peak Season Calendar

• September 28-29 – Bright and Beautiful Now
• October 5-6 – Peaking with Autumn Splendor
• October 12-13 – Vivid and Grand Peak Display
• October 19-20 – 134 Colors of Peaked Fall Foliage
• October 26-27 – Leaves Dancing on the Ground
• November 2-3 – Big Views and Low Altitude Color

It’s just $44.95 for our Poconos Fall Foliage Tour with VIP Shuttle and Sport Bike Rental!

Our Fall Foliage in the Poconos is one of the best places on earth to enjoy mother natures epic beauty! If you are looking for a fun family day out in the fall foliage check out Pocono Bike Rental and their VIP Fall Foliage Bike Tours. Pocono Bike Rentals Fall Foliage Bike Tours are offered as a self-guided experience; these tours are provided daily and on weekends, come complete with detailed maps, helmet, safety instructions and great modern mountain biking equipment. We will offer you a fall foliage experience like no other, with over 134 varieties of trees the color palette of the Poconos Fall Foliage is one of the best in the world! Please Note Leaf Peepers: Advanced reservations PLEASE!

Check out the Fall Foliage by way of an all inclusive self-guided tour! The trail head drop-off VIP Shuttle and Mountain Bike Rental Service below is second to none! Come experience the most scenic, economical VIP Shuttle Service out of Jim Thorpe – The Pocono Outdoors Fall Foliage biking tours! You can bike down the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail for just $44.95 each! (2 person minimum, see below for more details.) Pennsylvania Fall Foliage is some of the best in the world! A Fall Foliage Bike Ride is exactly what you need to end summer on a great note! The Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report will keep you up to date on the Peak 2019 Fall Foliage Season.

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page on our website is valid until October 25th.

Fall Foliage 2019 – FREE Programs offered at Nescopeck and Hickory Run State Parks

Hickory Run State Park – 3613 State Route 534, White Haven, PA 18661-9712 – The 15,990-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark. PHONE 570-443-0400 – EMAIL hickoryrunsp@pa.gov

A Walk in Penn’s Woods – Join us as we take part in a statewide initiative called “Walk in Penn’s Woods” aimed at getting folks out and enjoying the forest!  Join Carbon and Schuylkill County’s very own PA DCNR Service Forester at Hickory Run State Park office to walk along scenic sections of Hickory Run and Sand Spring trails to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall! This family friendly 2.25 mile loop is rated easy to more difficult hiking in certain sections.  Participants should wear sturdy footwear and bring water.

Boulder Field Basics – Meet the naturalist for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field via a one-way dirt road from Route 534.  Saturday, October 12 at 11:00am to 11:15am – More dates through October 13, 2019

Fall Foliage Hike – Conservation volunteer John Jakoby will lead us on a moderate 3-mile hike in Hickory Run State Park. Most of the hike will be on the Skyline Trail, part of which overlooks the beautiful Lehigh Gorge. Get up close and personal with the fall colors in a panoramic setting. Who knows? We may even see some migrating birds. Dress in layers and bring
water and a snack. The Gould Trailhead is located on Route 534 approximately 3/4 mile west of the park office. Registration is required, please call John to register, 570-474-5884.  Monday, October 14 at 10:00am

Homeschool Day at Boulder Field – Homeschool students are invited to join park staff at Hickory Run State Park’s Boulder Field for some geology fun!  Students of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about the rock cycle and explore the boulder field.  This will include an introduction to how the boulder field formed and a short hike (please note the trail is not stroller friendly).  There will also be an opportunity for an optional walk across the boulder field, which is best suited for ages 8+. Registration is required. Please register students only.  A separate registration is required for each student. Please meet at the Boulder Field. Allow 20-minutes to drive from PA-534.  Tuesday, October 22 at 9:30am to 12:00pm

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page on our website is valid until October 25th.

Nescopeck State Park – 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums, PA 18222 Bordered on the south by steep Mount Yeager and on the north by Nescopeck Mountain, the 3,550-acre Nescopeck State Park encompasses wetlands, rich forests and many diverse habitats. Nescopeck Creek, a favorite of anglers, meanders through the park. Hiking trails follow the creek, climb mountains, pass through quiet forests and skirt wetlands. An environmental education center provides year-round educational programs on the park’s unique resources.  PHONE 570-403-2006 EMAIL nescopecksp@pa.gov

National Public Lands Day Work Day – Help celebrate National Public Lands Day!  We will be holding a volunteer work day to help with a variety of projects and can always use an extra hand or two.  National Public Lands Day began in 1994 and is now the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Registration requested to plan equipment accordingly.  Saturday, September 28 at 9:00am to 11:00am

Nature Play Day ~ Super Heroes! – Find your inner super hero and come explore the Nature Discovery Area in costume! Costumes are absolutely optional, and not required to come enjoy the day playing with other kids. You can dig in the dirt, create mud pie delicacies in the mud kitchen, build a stick fort or create an impromptu musical concert. If you can’t make it today, the Nature Discovery Area is open to visit on your own during park hours!  Saturday, September 28 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Guided Mushroom Walk – This program and the waiting list are currently FULL. Join Dave Wasilewski, member of the Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club, on a walk through the woods in search of mushrooms to identify. While this will be a leisurely hike, participants should still be able to comfortably travel over uneven terrain.  Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Registration is full.  Sunday, September 29 at 10:00am to 12:00pm

Golden Hawk Watch – Are you a senior looking to try something new? Come spend the afternoon learning about the fall raptor migration at a local hawk watch site. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a lunch. We will carpool from Nescopeck State Park at 9:00 am and return by 3:00 pm. Participants should be in good health and able to hike 1 mile over steep, rocky terrain.  Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00am to 3:00pm – Rain date: Thursday, October 17

Hiking Series #7 – DATE: Friday, October 18* TRAIL: Creekside Trail LENGTH: 3 miles TERRAIN: more difficult MEET: Nescopeck State Park Office *Pot-luck party to follow hike – bring a dish to share! – Join us for these free guided hikes to get you out and moving on your public lands! Hikes begin at 9 AM and will vary in length, difficulty, and destination. Always wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack for these hikes. Well-behaved and friendly dogs on a leash are welcome. Registration is not required, but any hike may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. When in doubt, please call the park office. Friday, October 18 at 9:00am

Scout Day – Migration is a fascinating adaptation that allows certain species to survive our cold northern winters. Scouts will learn about some of the many species who travel back and forth with the seasons. *This program is for girl scouts and cub scouts in Grades 1-5. Space for total number of participants is limited, so in order to accommodate as many scouts as possible, please limit chaperones and do not bring non-scout siblings with you. There is a $2.00 charge for every person attending. Registration is required. Meet at Lake Frances.  Saturday, October 26 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Forest Bathing for Women – This program is for ladies only and because it is focused on quiet reflection, it is best suited for those ages 18 and up. Forest what?!  Yes!  Forest bathing.  Join volunteer Suzann Schiemer as we learn about the practice of Shinrin-Yoku.  Japanese studies have shown that connecting with the environment through our senses provides restorative wellness benefits. Participants should plan to spend 2.5 – 3 hours in the woods for this program, which will include a slow walk and periods of time to explore, interact, and connect with the environment through our senses.  Ample time will be given for you to explore and experience nature. Bring water, a light snack, and wear sturdy footwear.  Bug spray is recommended. Registration is required. Sunday, October 27 at 9:00am to 12:00pm

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page on our website is valid until October 25th.

Take advantage of this online pricing now! For a limited time, the pre-season (until Sept. 30th) VIP Fall Foliage Bike Tours in the Poconos, start at only $44.95 to rent a Sport mountain bike with our VIP Shuttle Service from Jim Thorpe. This Fall Foliage in PA Bike Tour is like no other! Fall Foliage Festivals in PA can’t rival the Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival and Oktoberfest! You will be easy breezy Pocono biking on a slightly downhill, approximately 2-4% grade the entire way and end up at the best Fall Foliage Festival in PA!

We offer Poconos Fall Foliage Bike Tours from: Glen Summit to Jim Thorpe, White Haven to Jim Thorpe and Rockport to Jim Thorpe, PA. The Lehigh Gorge in the Poconos is AWESOME!. The Jim Thorpe and Poconos Fall foliage peak season is listed in chronological order below with a color gradient to match it’s intensity. Spend a weekend in the Jim Thorpe – Poconos Region seeing the most spectacular fall colors that Mother Nature can offer this side of the Mississippi! There are only a few other places in the world that can boast about the diverse color palette we have to offer in the Pocono Mountains! Check back here for the latest Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report for 2019. Call us now at: 570-899-5025 for pricing and availability.

Fall Foliage Biking and Poconos Whitewater Rafting Combo Trips

Bike/Raft or Kayak Combo Fall Foliage Tour – Enjoy Poconos Mountain Biking in the Lehigh Gorge State Park on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail, then go Whitewater Rafting in the Poconos on that very same river! You are guaranteed the lowest pricing to see spectacular wonders of nature combined with some of our nation’s most cherished historical remains! Over 3 hours of fun on the Pocono whitewater and 3 hours biking on one of our modern Sport Bikes! (Add $5 to upgrade to a Comfort Bike or $10 for an Expert 29er Mountain Bike.) This is the lowest Bike/Raft Combo Price in the Poconos and offers a big day out of fun for the most value and excitement! Check back here for the Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report for the Peak 2019 Fall Foliage Season.

Choose a Bike/Raft or Bike/Kayak Combo Fall Foliage Tour:

• 1 Day Bike/Raft $99.95 Weekends – $89.95 Weekdays
• 1 Day Bike/Kayak $119.95 Weekends – $109.95 Weekdays
• 1 Day Bike/Tandem Kayak $109.95/pp Weekends – $99.95/pp Weekdays

Choose your Pocono Biking Fall Foliage Tour:

• Lehigh Gorge Trail – White Haven to Jim Thorpe (26 miles)(included)
• Lehigh Gorge Trail – Rockport to Jim Thorpe (15 miles allows for more sightseeing time in Jim Thorpe)(+$15/pp)
• D&L Black Diamond + Lehigh Gorge Trail – Glen Summit to Jim Thorpe (36 miles for avid cyclists)(+$20/pp)
• (Ask about our Antonio’s $10 Box Lunch Deal, call ahead for availability.)

If you are going to try this adventure it is a 9:00 AM PROMPT Start Time! Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.  – BONUS: After you finish biking and before the rafting portion you may have time for lunch and sight see in the famously historic coal mining and railroad town of Jim Thorpe, PA. This event begins in Bowmanstown and includes either a shuttle North to Glen Summit, White Haven or Rockport and some points of access require additional costs described below. Must be booked in advance please call for availability and custom invoicing.

Bike/Raft or Kayak Combo Fall Foliage Tour – Enjoy Poconos Mountain Biking in the Lehigh Gorge State Park on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Trail and Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe, PA Check back here for the latest 2019 Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report and when the 2019 Fall Foliage Peak will be.

More Poconos Fall Foliage info from the PA-DCNR:
The DCNR Penn’s Woods Fall Foliage Webpage
Why Do Autumn Leaves Change Color?
Penn’s Woods Fall Foliage Interactive Story Maps

Lehigh Gorge State Park Fall Foliage Video – Presented by: PoconoBikeRental.com

The Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail is the most spectacular rail trail system in the world during the colorful fall season. The Pocono Mountains have over 134 deciduous tree varieties changing color for your viewing pleasure. The orange-red leaves are falling down along the Lehigh River with amazing beauty. Autumn is your last chance to get on the trail before the snow covers it and go biking with us. Fall Foliage bike tours starting at $44.95. Just follow the signs while near the White Haven, Lake Harmony and Hickory Run State Park areas! Stay tuned for more by subscribing to our YouTube channel! Check out our Lehigh Gorge Trail Biking Videos to see exciting Poconos biking footage of the Lehigh Gorge State Park.

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report 2019 published here at Pocono Bike Rental and Outdoors

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Report September 21, 2019 -Though the early emergence of color can already be seen in many locations throughout the Northeast, the peak of colors will hold off for a while. “Pennsylvania fall foliage and the timing of the Poconos peak fall foliage season has experienced another round of summer-like temperatures, which is hindering color change,” states Tom Williams, owner of Pocono Bike Rental, a bike rental business located in the heart of the Poconos. “We are located at the entrance to the Nationally recognized Lehigh Gorge State Park (featuring 26 miles of Rail Trail Mountain Biking) which is deep inside 1,000 foot near vertical Lehigh Gorge walls offering it’s own unique Eco-system of temperature, humidity and sunlight.” “The Poconos fall foliage is affected greatly by this Appalachian Mountain altitude disparity especially being that the Pocono Plateau starts at over 1,200 feet above sea level and climbs to 2,200 feet affecting exposure to the rising and setting sun at a more shallow fall angles.”

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 25, 2019

ALERT – Late this coming weekend, temperatures return again to more unseasonable summer like levels and that should again momentarily delay the full emergence of the fall color spectrum. 

The experts of The Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage 2019 Leaf Spotters have stated “The weather plays an important role in the timing and duration of the Poconos fall foliage season. In general, the best weather for the fall foliage features warm, sunny days and cool, crisp evenings. With respect to precipitation, occasional rain (not long duration heavy rain) is best.” So this may mean we may just have a extra lengthy visual performance with an encore set of coloring into November!

The experts of The Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage 2019 Leaf Spotters have stated; “The weather plays an important role in the timing and duration of the Poconos fall foliage season. In general, the best weather for the fall foliage features warm, sunny days and cool, crisp evenings.  With respect to precipitation, occasional rain (not long duration heavy rain) is best.” So this may mean we may just have a extra lengthy visual performance with an encore set of coloring into November!

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 25, 2019

The Poconos Fall Foliage while world famous for its visual artistry, is also unique in the fact you can access it quite easily via Biking, Whitewater Rafting and Hiking Tours. The Lehigh Gorge State Park located in the heart of the Poconos in the town of White Haven, PA, also offers excellent fishing and hiking on the Lehigh River. The White Haven, Poconos area boasts 4 disc golf courses 1 being located at Hickory Run State Park which provides both rustic and modern RV camping. The park is famous for it’s hiking trails and features the worlds largest Boulder Field! While enjoying the Pocono Mountains during the peak fall foliage season and participating in outdoor adventure sports, it gives you a great opportunity to maintain fitness while witnessing mother nature’s finest display of magic.

HICKORY RUN STATE PARK
WHERE: 3613 State Route 534, White Haven
TAKE ME THERE: Exit 274 off Interstate 80 to PA 534 then 6 miles to the Park
EXQUISITE SCENERY EVERYWHERE: Offering an invigorating exploration—checkout Boulder Field at this popular state park in Carbon County! A National Natural Landmark and true scenic wonder, this field of astounding stone is actually remains of the last ice advance. Easily accessible in Hickory Run off the scenic 3.5 mile Boulder Field hiking trail.
FIND MORE HERE: dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/hickoryrun

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 25, 2019

The Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage 2019 season, otherwise known as Autumn, is the time of year when we have one last chance to use the great outdoors for a little more summer like fun before winter sets in so check out the Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival doing it in it’s truest form. The Poconos is but a 2 hour drive from both New York City and Philadelphia and most points in New Jersey are within that drive time as well.

Music on FIVE Stages – From live music to delicious food and artisan crafters, there’s so much to be excited about for this year’s Festival. Enjoy our third annual Scarecrow Contest and shop in over 50 unique boutiques and galleries.  With over 45 different live performances throughout the festival, you can be sure to find plenty of entertainment to please your musical palette. Genres include everything from bluegrass to oldies to acoustic rock and everything in between.

The Jim Thorpe Bike Rentals and VIP Shuttle Services originate from the Glen Onoko VIP Bike Shuttle Pickup Location. We offer a more convenient, less traffic and no parking fee VIP Pickup Spot at the Glen Onoko Access Point of the Lehigh Gorge State Park. It’s just across the concrete bridge on the other side on the left about a half a mile. Our Brand New, State of the Art, VIP Bike Shuttle Vehicles are equipped with 9 air bags, satellite radio, cell phone charging stations, shoulder/lap belts and the latest safety standards.

You can now park with ease, not have to deal with the traffic nightmares of downtown Jim Thorpe, save on the ever increasing parking fees ($10-$15) at the overcrowded (and sometimes full) Carbon County Visitor’s Center Parking Lot and get up the trail safer, faster and in better comfort. Our VIP Jim Thorpe Bike Rentals and Bike Shuttle Service Locations are easy to find and safe to park at. Departure times are at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Call us now at: 570-899-0400 for pricing and availability then come book online here on the VIP page to save money!

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 25, 2019

ALERT – Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Outdoor Adventure Tours are offered in the Hickory Run and Lehigh Gorge State Parks until October 20, 2019. See the fall foliage and stay in shape at the same time. We obviously suggest you go on a fun Pocono Mountains fall foliage bike tour with Pocono Bike Rental but we can also offer you an alternative unique way to see it, by way of a Whitewater Rafting Tour, check it out below!

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 25, 2019

Check out our AWESOME, Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage Whitewater Rafting Tours! The best valued, most adrenaline pumping, most FUN Poconos whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures on the Lehigh River are with us! In cooperation with the PREMIER VIP whitewater rafting and Lehigh River Outfitter in the Poconos we provide the most satisfying and affordable Pocono whitewater rafting and kayaking experience there is. Call now for more information and to book your Poconos whitewater adventure: 570-899-5025.

Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage - Whitewater Rafting Outdoor Adventure Tours
     -12:00 PM Daily - FALL FOLIAGE TOUR 
     -Adult/Youth(5+) $39.95 Call for availability. 
     (Family style - Sept. 2nd.- Oct. 27th, 4 person min.)

We run the most personalized VIP Rafting and Kayaking trips on the Lehigh River in the Poconos. We use a unique format of limiting the trip sizes (average 30 people) and with extra highly trained river guides this allows you, the guest, to be safer, see more wildlife, learn more history and have way more fun! Our competitors run trips with an average size of over 100+ people. Get ready for the best day outdoors you’ll have all year!

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 25, 2019

Fall Foliage along the Jim Thorpe Bike Trail ranks as one of the best places on earth to see the Autumn Splendor!

There’s a chill in the morning air and hints of orange-red on the tree limbs. Fall is here and foliage experts are predicting a spectacular color season! We had a nice wet spring and winter gave us some runoff, summer was HOT early and the trees LOVE these stressful conditions! Some folks have expressed concern about the recent dry spell, but trees and most other plants slow their intake of moisture during this time of year, so it should be of little consequence to the foliage. Book online, fall foliage biking along the Jim Thorpe bike trail.

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 20, 2019

Though the weather through mid-October will ultimately determine how splendid of a display will emerge, it will continue well into late October, according to Accuweather.com. The Fall Foliage Forecast Experts also predict a late fall foliage peak season and forecasts the weekend of October 19th and 20th to be the Fall Foliage Peak Time. Get out and enjoy the fall foliage biking along the Jim Thorpe bike trail.

Start planning your Fall Foliage Poconos Getaway!

Though the early emergence of color can already be seen in many locations throughout the East, the peak of colors will hold off for a while. “Pennsylvania fall foliage and the timing of the Poconos peak fall foliage season has experienced another round of summer-like temperatures, which is hindering color change,” states Tom Williams, owner of Pocono Bike Rental, a bike rental business located in the heart of the Poconos. “We are located at the entrance to the Nationally recognized Lehigh Gorge State Park (featuring 26 miles of Rail Trail Mountain Biking) which is deep inside 1,000 foot near vertical Lehigh Gorge walls offering it’s own unique Eco-system of temperature, humidity and sunlight.” “The fall foliage is affected greatly by this Appalachian Mountain altitude disparity especially being that the Pocono Plateau starts at over 1,200 feet above sea level and climbs to 2,200 feet affecting exposure to the rising and setting sun at a more shallow fall angles.”

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 20, 2019

The Poconos Fall Foliage while world famous for its visual artistry, is also unique in the fact you can access it quite easily via Biking, Whitewater Rafting and Hiking Tours. The Lehigh Gorge State Park located in the heart of the Poconos in the town of White Haven, PA, also offers excellent fishing and hiking on the Lehigh River. The White Haven, Poconos area boasts 4 disc golf courses 1 being located at Hickory Run State Park which provides both rustic and modern RV camping. The park is famous for it’s hiking trails and features the worlds largest Boulder Field! While enjoying the Poconos during the peak fall foliage season and participating in outdoor adventure sports, it gives you a great opportunity to maintain fitness while witnessing mother nature’s finest display of magic. Come on out and enjoy the fall foliage biking along the Jim Thorpe bike trail.

The Jim Thorpe Bike Trail in the Poconos has the finest Fall Foliage to witness in the U.S.

The fall season, otherwise known as Autumn, is the time of year when we have one last chance to use the great outdoors for a little more summer like fun before winter sets in so check out the Poconos Fall Foliage doing it in it’s truest form. The Poconos is but a 2 hour drive from both New York City and Philadelphia and most points in New Jersey are within that drive time as well.

The Lehigh Gorge Trail is open for off road non-motorized biking only. Wider mountain bike tires are recommended or hybrids. Please Remember the following:

• The trail is shared by hikers, bikers and other users.
• Keep right except to pass.
• Announce passing to other users. Pass with caution. Say “Passing on your left, Thank you!”
• Move off the trail when stopped or on cell phones and keep the rail trail clear.
• Please pack in what you pack out, absolutely no open fires or littering.
• Yield to law enforcement, maintenance and emergency vehicles.

Thank you for your cooperation PA-DCNR and Pocono Bike Rental.

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 20, 2019

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 15, 2019.

Nothing signals the advent of autumn in Pennsylvania like the changing color of the state’s landscape, when entire forests transform into glittering displays of reds, yellows and purples. The best way to see this spectacle are Fall Foliage Bike Tours in the Poconos as they are the Best in the World! This week brought some warm temperatures with cold nights and then a chunk of hurricane influenced winds forced some leave spillage and now the Jim Thorpe Bike Trail has an ample amount of color to ride alongside. Lots of color still exists on the trees and the more North you go on the Lehigh Gorge Bike Trail towards White Haven, the large Poconos Fall Foliage color palette is starting to be on full display. VIP Pricing is currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page here on our website until September 15, 2019.

The Lehigh Gorge State Park in the Poconos, PA offers by far the best fall foliage views in the world!

America can claim a lot of things, some say it is the best country in the world to live in, other’s say that it offer’s the best opportunity for prosperity and happiness, one thing is for sure, we would all agree it is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live in. That being said making a statement as World’s Best Fall Foliage, as well the area in Pennsylvania known as the Pocono’s staking this claim as their own, makes for an interesting argument.

Only three regions of the world support deciduous forests that display fall autumn color: eastern North America; the British Isles and parts of northwestern Europe; northeastern China and northern Japan. Forests in other regions are either tropical or dominated by conifers. Poconos Fall Foliage we feel is the best because of our unique mountainous Pocono Plateau.

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 15, 2019.

Pennsylvania’s location between 40° and 42° North latitude and its varied topography from sea level on the coastal plain to over 3,000 feet in the Laurel Highlands supports 134 species of trees and many more shrubs and vines that contribute to the display of autumn color. VIP Pricing is currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page here on our website until September 15, 2019.

Pennsylvania is the meeting ground of northern trees that flourish only on mountain tops farther south and southern species that are at the northern limits of their range.  Gray and paper birch, mountain maple and mountain-ash from the north share Penn’s Woods with southern red oak, sweetbay and umbrella magnolias, sourwood, persimmon and sweetgum from the south. This influences the Poconos Fall Foliage enough to create the most diverse color palette in the world. Ohio buckeye, bur oak, and shingle oak, common to the Mississippi Valley, have eastern outposts on the Allegheny Plateau also providing an awesome fall foliage bike tour experience.

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 15, 2019.

For years, scientists have worked to understand the changes that happen to trees and shrubs in autumn. Although we don’t know all the details, we know enough to explain the basics and help you to enjoy nature’s multicolored autumn display. Three factors influence autumn color — leaf pigments, length of night, and weather, but not quite in the way we were told as children. The timing of color change and leaf fall are primarily regulated by the increasing length of night.

None of the other environmental influences – temperature, rainfall, food supply, and so on-are as unvarying as the steadily increasing length of night during autumn. As days grow shorter, and nights grow longer and cooler, biochemical processes in the leaf begin to paint the landscape with nature’s autumn palette so this year’s longer winter, wetter summer and brief cold spell we just got really has little effect on the peak color palette and it’s timing.

VIP Pricing currently listed on our Fall Foliage Bike Tours page is valid until September 15, 2019.