Ironton Rails Trail, Whitehall, PA Bike several laps on the Ironton Rails Trail loop (5 mile loop) and the extension thru Whitehall Parkway (4 miles round trip). Riders can choose to ride 10 miles, 19 miles or the full 24 miles. Helmets, snacks, and water are required.

The bike hike will begin at the main IRT Trailhead off of PA 145 (1/4 mile East of Sheetz) on Chestnut St. in Whitehall PA. Bikes should be capable of riding on some rough surfaces (street bikes can be used although there are some rough surfaces and gravel trails). This will be a moderate paced ride 9-11 mph on the Ironton Trail. We will begin by taking two loops on the IRT (10 miles). People wishing to drop out after the first 10 miles can do so at the break. The second leg of the bike hike is 9 miles. We will head West on the extension thru the Whitehall Parkway and return by completing one more loop on the Ironton Trail (9 miles round trip). Anyone wishing to continue on with the group leader for an additional 5 mile ride on the loop can do so completing 24 miles total. Rain or extreme cold cancels. Registration is required for this trip and you must confirm your attendance by email to Lschaedel@verizon.net. Please leave your phone number when you confirm your attendance in the event that I must cancel. You may wish to contact me at Lschaedel@verizon.net or 610-797-4253 before 9 p.m. if you have any questions. Meet at the IRT Trailhead off of PA 145 in Whitehall (1/4 mile East of Sheetz on Chestnut Street) at 9:30 a.m. For more info and a map of this trail go to http://www.gis.dcnr.state.pa.us/railtrails/oneTrail.aspx?name=Ironton+Rail-trail&RegID=7. We will start riding promptly at 9:45 a.m.

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Meeting place: Meet at the IRT Trailhead off of PA 145 in Whitehall (1/4 mile East of Sheetz on Chestnut Street) at 9:30 a.m.