AtomicSkier Posted June 1, 2020 Report Posted June 1, 2020 possibly the rockiest place in the world. Quote
toast21602 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Posted June 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said: possibly the rockiest place in the world. That might be the Rockies. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Top of Flagstaff Mountain in JT. They call it "Free 100 mile view". I'm not sure why they don't just call it 100 mile view or something else. The Free makes it sound like views typically come at a cost...which they shouldn't. Anyway if you've never been up there check it out before it's gone (they're going to build homes up there). Probably one of the best views in the area. Can see down into Bethlehem (sands / steel stacks). Edited June 3, 2020 by RidgeRacer 4 2 1 Quote
Benm Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: I've been there too, in fall though. It's pretty neat and if anyones driving through I'd recommend it. In exchange for the 'free' view, you get to drive through the development and can see promo material at the top for buying lots. Still worth it. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 I've been there too, in fall though. It's pretty neat and if anyones driving through I'd recommend it. In exchange for the 'free' view, you get to drive through the development and can see promo material at the top for buying lots. Still worth it. Yeah that's pretty tacky. They've been talking about building up there forever. Quote
mbike-ski Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 18 hours ago, RidgeRacer said: Top of Flagstaff Mountain in JT. They call it "Free 100 mile view". I'm not sure why they don't just call it 100 mile view or something else. The Free makes it sound like views typically come at a cost...which they shouldn't. Anyway if you've never been up there check it out before it's gone (they're going to build homes up there). Probably one of the best views in the area. Can see down into Bethlehem (sands / steel stacks). That's another good rowdy gravel / easy mtb ride with some switchback trail thrown in. Is the Inn and the observation platform still there? 1 Quote
GSSucks Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 Photo taken at 1030, high tide is at 130. They might need the boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 2 Quote
saltyant Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, RidgeRacer said: Top of Flagstaff Mountain in JT. They call it "Free 100 mile view". I'm not sure why they don't just call it 100 mile view or something else. The Free makes it sound like views typically come at a cost...which they shouldn't. Anyway if you've never been up there check it out before it's gone (they're going to build homes up there). Probably one of the best views in the area. Can see down into Bethlehem (sands / steel stacks). I've gone there with my binoculars but couldn't see Bethlum, just the cut in the mountain where it is, if I recall correctly. Edited June 4, 2020 by saltyant Quote
AtomicSkier Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mbike-ski said: That's another good rowdy gravel / easy mtb ride with some switchback trail thrown in. Is the Inn and the observation platform still there? Have you biked up the switchback trail from Jim Thorpe? Looks like a nice steady climb @saltyant. Quote
mbike-ski Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 yep with a monster climb on High (?) St. behind the opera house. One my favorite rides of the summer is to keep going on the switchback up to summit hill to catch a Free Range Folk and/or Serene Green set at the Summit Hill Hootenanny, guess it ain't happening this year 1 Quote
saltyant Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said: Have you biked up the switchback trail from Jim Thorpe? Looks like a nice steady climb @saltyant. I've hiked Switchback several times. It would be fun on a mountain bike but would probably be difficult on anything else. Flagstaff Mountain road is a really nice climb. A fun 40 mile loop is from Tamaqua via Owl Creek Road up Flagstaff, then back west thru Mahoning Valley. Edited June 4, 2020 by saltyant Quote
AtomicSkier Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, saltyant said: I've hiked Switchback several times. It would be fun on a mountain bike but would probably be difficult on anything else. Flagstaff Mountain road is a really nice climb. A fun 40 mile loop is from Tamaqua via Owl Creek Road up Flagstaff, then back west thru Mahoning Valley. Aren't there two different routes? I read that one is mountain bike friendly, the other is gravel? Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, mbike-ski said: yep with a monster climb on High (?) St. behind the opera house. One my favorite rides of the summer is to keep going on the switchback up to summit hill to catch a Free Range Folk and/or Serene Green set at the Summit Hill Hootenanny, guess it ain't happening this year I went to a Hootenanny once with this chick named Yvette in Jackson hole. 1 1 1 Quote
saltyant Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, AtomicSkier said: Aren't there two different routes? I read that one is mountain bike friendly, the other is gravel? Idk. I start at Mauch Chunk lake. The trail might be ok with your bike since you have really thicc tires. If you ride east, there's a really narrow ledge over which you have to carry your bike. 1 Quote
AtomicSkier Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, saltyant said: Idk. I start at Mauch Chunk lake. The trail might be ok with your bike since you have really thicc tires. If you ride east, there's a really narrow ledge over which you have to carry your bike. I think there is an "up" and "down" route from the originally gravity powered train? The original up is an improved trail according to what I read? Quote
Popular Post RidgeRacer Posted June 4, 2020 Popular Post Report Posted June 4, 2020 On the track! This is awesome. 7 2 1 Quote
toast21602 Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 1 minute ago, RidgeRacer said: On the track! This is awesome. Have fun and congrats to your daughter! Beautiful day for it! 1 1 Quote
saltyant Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, AtomicSkier said: I think there is an "up" and "down" route from the originally gravity powered train? The original up is an improved trail according to what I read? No clue, ask @mbike-ski Quote
mbike-ski Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 48 minutes ago, saltyant said: No clue, ask @mbike-ski 2 hours ago, AtomicSkier said: I think there is an "up" and "down" route from the originally gravity powered train? The original up is an improved trail according to what I read? improved is a matter of opinion, its a little rowdy with a sketchy rock ledge portage in one direction as @saltyant mentioned. I haven't gone that way in a few years. it gets washed outr and always debris sticks etc. 1 Quote
Kyle Posted June 4, 2020 Report Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, RidgeRacer said: On the track! This is awesome. I’ve driven it as well, at 150+. Track does not seem as big when you’re going into a corner at 150. Congrats 1 Quote
toast21602 Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, RidgeRacer said: This happened! I'm jelly. Did you max out Salty's car at 65? 1 1 Quote
saltyant Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, toast21602 said: I'm jelly. Did you max out Salty's car at 65? My car's speedometer goes up to 100... 1 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 I'm jelly. Did you max out Salty's car at 65?I was so high on speed that I forgot to check the speedometer. Lol. I did make sure to take turn 1 high up against the wall. Best part is my wife recorded it and was screaming "go go go" the whole time. Another pic for BenM and JFSkiDan below. 4 1 Quote
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