Blue Mountain’s Downhill Mountain Bike Park Opens Sat, May 15

PENNSYLVANIA’S LARGEST DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK TO OPEN SATURDAY, MAY 15, AT BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT

PALMERTON, Penn. – Blue Mountain Resort, located in the foothills of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, announces that the Blue Mountain Bike Park is open to the public beginning Saturday, May 15.

Boasting Pennsylvania’s highest vertical located in the Poconos, mountain bikers – from beginners to experts – can navigate its 27 trails, some newly constructed. The trip up the hill is provided by the high-speed Comet Quad Lift.

Trails are rated by difficulty with green trails for beginners, blue for more experienced riders and black for experts. Green trails contain rocky and rooted sections, dirt berms and rollers, as well as steep grades and varied terrain. Blue trails contain features like small drops, jumps, larger berms and steeper trails. Black trails are steep, rocky, loose and contain larger jumps and drop offs.

For riders who are just starting, the resort is offering beginner downhill lessons. More information about lessons can be found here: https://skibluemt.com/outdoor/mountain-biking/lessons/.

All riders must wear a certified bike helmet, and anyone under 17 must have signed permission from a guardian. Full suspension bikes are recommended. Bike rentals are available on a first come first-served basis. Tickets can be purchased as a triple pack until May 30 for $120, which includes three anytime lift tickets. One-day tickets range from $38 to $48 and all must be purchased online at https://www.shopskibluemt.com/mountain-biking.

For more information mountain bikers can visit https://skibluemt.com/outdoor/mountain-biking/.