LHT FULL MOON RIDE 2023

Registration is easy. Everyone must register whether you ride or just enjoy the other fun aspects of the evening.

The fee is $15 for riders ages 12 to 17 and $20 for everyone over 18. Group rates for riders are available. Contact us to register groups. There is no fee for non-riders, but a donation is requested.

We ask everyone to register so that we can plan for the number of participants, whether they are riding or not. We also need to have all guests sign the waiver.

The ride generally follows a flat route on wide paved and packed gravel paths for six miles. It takes, on average, about 30-40 minutes at a casual pace.

The most special part of the ride is being able to travel through the park under a full moon! While on your journey there are some musicians to serenade you and beautifully lighted sections of trail to add to the experience.

Sunset on September 30 is around 6:45 PM, and moonrise at 7:30 PM. Before the bike ride, attendees are invited to bring a picnic dinner, decorate their bikes, listen to the DJ, or enjoy the campfire.

Participants are encouraged to arrive by 7 to check-in. The ride will begin at 7:30. The route will remain open until last ride at 9:30 for riders who arrive later, or wish to ride another loop as the night gets darker. Event ends at 10.

We encourage bike decorating. Glow sticks will be available at the event for bike decorating, but we encourage you to plan ahead and bring your own decorations. Prizes will be available to the winner in the “Youth Category” (ages 12-17) and in the “Adult Category” (ages 18 and over).

We leave it to parents to decide whether to bring children in bike carriers. Children under 12 cannot be on their own bikes.

There will be parking in the lot near the Mercer Meadows Dog Park and Rosedale Lake area. We encourage carpooling whenever possible.

The event starts and ends at the parking lot at Rosedale Lake. The entrance is located along Federal City Road, between Blackwell Road and Old Mill Road in Pennington, New Jersey.

You can find the location using google map locator.

Yes, restrooms will be available at Rosedale Lake.

The rain date for the Full Moon Ride is Sunday, October 1, 2023. If rain forces the change, the program will be limited to the bike ride (without lights and music along the way).

If you are intrested in volunteering for the Full Moon Bike Ride or to support the LHT in general, contact us and tell us about your skills and availability.