9 Outdoor Activities in Jim Thorpe That You Shouldn't Miss

August 6, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Jim Thorpe is a borough and the county seat of Carbon County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The population was 4,781 at the 2010 census. The town has been called the "Switzerland of America" due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture; as well as the "Gateway to the Poconos." It is in eastern Pennsylvania about 80 miles (130 km) north of Philadelphia and 100 miles (160 km) west of New York City. This town is also historically known as the burial site for the body of Native American sports legend Jim Thorpe.
Restaurants in Jim Thorpe

1. Race Street Run 4 Mile & 15K

21 Race St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-2003 +1 570-325-2233 http://www.racestreetrun.org
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Race Street Run 4 Mile & 15K

2. Pocono Mountain Motorcycle Tours

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Pocono Mountain Motorcycle Tours

Scooter/ Moped Rentals and Tours: Try a New and Different Pocono Family Adventure! Introducing the best way to see the Pocono Attractions, on your own rental Scooter. Several scooter packages are available, ranging from explore on your own to unique and fun guided area tours. No experience needed - Scooters are super easy to learn how to ride - and you don't need a motorcycle license. FREE introductory riding lesson and helmets included with every tour or rental package! Choose from popular tour rides like: Fall Foliage Tours, Historic Jim Thorpe Guided Tour, Hometown Tour (all inclusive delivered to your home, tour package) or Rent Your own Scooters and Create Your Own Itinerary - For a list of all the fun and unique tour options to choose from, visit our website or give us a call!

3. Pocono Biking

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Join us on a beautiful ride that is popular with people of every fitness level. The designated Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail is a gentle downhill, scenic, state park maintained path that follows the Lehigh River. Come for an hour or two, join us for a full day, 1/2 day, or an overnight stay in historic downtown Jim Thorpe. Access points allow for one way rides of up to 36 miles…whatever fits your schedule. Visit our website to find a shuttle schedule, bike rates, and specialty trip dates.

4. Blue Mountain Sports & Wear

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Mountain Bike Rentals We rent top quality, well maintained mountain bikes from Specialized. Our fleet includes just the right bike for you ... choose from 24-speed, front suspension, kids, and "comfort" styles. There are many trails to choose from. Family style rails-to-trails along The Lehigh Gorge to the technical single-track and descent of Twin Peaks. Shuttle Services Let us take the hard work out of biking. Our shuttle service can drop you off at the top of the trail where you will ride along a gentle downhill back to our shop. Shuttles are provided to The Lehigh Gorge (15,25 or 35 miles) and The Switchback Trail (9 miles), which passes right by Mauch Chunk Lake. For your safety, our experienced shuttle drivers will give a bike clinic before you embark on your ride. Kayaking on the Lehigh River - Start your trip across the street using "Sit on Top Kayaks" 12:00 and be picked up in Bowmanstown 4:30 - 5:00 for return trip to Jim Thorpe. $59.99 per person (minimum 2) includes: boat, paddle, vest, helmet, and water proof cell phone container. Please be here by Noon.

5. Glen Onoko Falls Trail

Jim Thorpe, PA http://delawareandlehigh.org/map/trail-section/glen-onoko-jim-thorpe
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Glen Onoko Falls Trail

Reviewed By pattchansa - New Brunswick, United States

very neat place to visit. See nice trees and go outside for a walk. It had walk by the river to see water.

6. Pocono Whitewater

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Pocono Whitewater

There’s something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! Choose from our family style rafting, our Dam Release Gorge rafting, and our multiple combination trips. Try our most popular adventure: The Big Day Out! In addition to whitewater rafting, we also specialize in Pocono Biking and Skirmish Paintball! Visit our website today and plan your trip to the Pocono Mountains!

7. Pocono Mountain Motorcycle - Scooter Rentals

Jim Thorpe, PA +1 210-570-9013 [email protected] http://pmm.rcdesignco.com/

Would you like to do something New, Different and Fun? Rental Scooters are now available in the Lehigh Valley. Anyone with a regular drivers license and the ability to ride a bicycle - our amazing staff will help you to safely pilot your own scooter. Open 7 days a week; 11am - dusk. Cruise downtown with your friends or family, Enjoy an evening ride to your favorite restaurant after work...

8. Mountain Man Journeys LLC

Mountain Man Journeys LLC

We are Mountain Man Journeys: Immersive, Deep, Significant Authentic Thoughtful Explorations. Our 300+ near secret destinations are of archeologic, scientific, cultural, mystery and historic importance. Our Journeys are like an outdoor museum filled with significant historic, significant, or interesting sites where you are always on location.Our theme is ReDiscover Your Wild Side".

9. Mountain Man Journeys

Mountain Man Journeys

We are Mountain Man Journeys: Immersive, Significant Thoughtful Deep Explorations … to hundreds of near-secret places with archeologic, scientific, cultural, mystery or historic importance. Our Purpose is to help guests ReDiscover their Wild Side. The more of our Journeys you join, the more you see the world in its ancient, significant, communal and spiritual context of the Paleo Indians.

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