Pennsylvania · Mountain biking

Intergalactic Planetary

0.1 mi
round trip
237 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Intergalactic Planetary is a short, steep mountain biking route in Pennsylvania, about a mile from the town of Hacklebernie. It is an out-and-back ride of roughly 0.28 miles, with a total elevation gain of 237 feet and a high point of 1,422 feet. The climb is steep right from the start, with the steepest stretch at about 0.07 miles, and the route is rated expert. The most comfortable months for riding are typically late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lehighton show September highs around 73°F with lows near 53°F, while July runs warmer at about 82°F. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. Board Bottom, a mountain biking spot, and Orchard Trail, a hike, both lie about 0.4 miles away. The Blue Trail is 0.7 miles off, and Gorgeous Rocks, a climbing area, is about 2.5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Intergalactic Planetary

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 19°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      38° / 21°

      9 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 28°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      61° / 38°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 53°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 32°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 24°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lehighton 1ssw, PA, 5.4 mi away at 455 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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