Walking Purchase Park - Salisbury

Tread: 
Tread is a mix of hardpack and rock, with some sections that drain poorly, but are generally well armored.
Difficulty: 
3/5
Vertical Change: 
400 ft. rolling terrain
Aerobic Level: 
Intermediate/Advanced
City: 
Allentown
State: 
Pennsylvania

This network of multi-use trails was petitioned for, procured, designed, constructed and is maintained by the Valley Mountain Bikers.

Salisbury township's Walking Purchase Park, affectionately known to the locals as "Sals" is a wonderfully flowing network of technically advanced singletrack. The perimeter of trails totals roughly 10+ miles of well designed and maintained singletrack.

Riders will encounter rocky sections during climbs and descents, interspersed with smooth and flowy sections. One of the strengths of this network is the excellent use of the land to facilitate a beautiful flow not commonly found. Elevation gains are perpetually linked with fun descents.

Any number of smaller looping rides can be ridden simply by using the inner Red trail as the nucleus of the loops. Advanced riders won't want to miss the Boulder Trail, the name says it all. Experienced intermediates can finish the outer perimeter in about 90 minutes to 2 hours. Advanced riders typically finish the outer loop in 60-90 minutes.

Park Rules

1. Every person that mountain bikes in Salisbury Walking Purchase Park is required to submit a waiver form. To register download the form below, complete, and MAIL TO: Salisbury Township, Attn: Mountain Bike Registrations, 2900 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103.

application/pdf iconWalkng Purchase Park Mountain Bike Registration Form

2. Night Riding is permitted in the fall and winter months until 10 PM.

• Parking for night riding is only permitted in the Dodson St. parking lot.

• A Parking Permit must be displayed on the dashboard of your car when night riding only. The Parking Permit will be provided to you by the Township after you submit your waiver form.