Bob's Option

Bob's Option is a mountain biking route in Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Pennsylvania, about half a mile from the park's center. It is a short out-and-back ride of about 1.2 miles, with a total climb of roughly 910 feet from the low point at 954 feet to the high point at 1,423 feet. The route is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.14 miles in, with a grade of nearly 29 percent. The most comfortable months for riding are typically late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lehighton show highs around 70°F in May and 73°F in September, with July peaking near 82°F. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. Board Bottom and the Shoreline Trail are both about 0.6 miles away, and the Orchard Trail is about 0.8 miles off. For climbing, Gorgeous Rocks is about 3.1 miles away.