St. Luke's Hospice is hosting its fifth annual charity bike ride as a way to raise funds and awareness of hospice care and to encourage exercise as part of the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. The ride will begin 10 a.m. June 6.

Bike enthusiasts at all levels of ability will be able to participate in either the 15-mile or 30- mile trail ride, which begins on the D&L National Heritage Trail, Lehighton Trailhead, 200 North Main Lane, Lehighton, just south of Jim Thorpe.

The 15-mile option is a one-way ride beginning in Lehighton, heading south and ending with a shuttle ride, provided by Pocono Biking, back to your starting point.

The 30-mile ride is a round trip beginning and ending at the Lehighton Trailhead. Both rides begin south of Jim Thorpe and traverse by riverbeds, the canal towpath and some paved sections. Museums, the Appalachian Trail crossing, environmental center and beautiful views of the Blue Mountains, Appalachian Trail and Lehigh Gap will be seen.

There is a cost for the ride, which includes a participation kit, shirt, bike loan from Pocono Biking (if needed) and shuttle service (for the 15-mile riders and bikes). All proceeds benefit the St. Luke's Hospice program. Registration for the ride is required at www.active.com – search: "St. Luke's Hospice." Online registration closes 10 p.m. June 3. Event registration is also available the morning of the event 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Lehighton Trail head.

Key sponsors of the ride include CityLine Construction Fire and Water Restoration, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications, Liberty Property Trust, Moravian Village of Bethlehem, Plantique and Fellowship Community.

St. Luke's University Health Network and Delaware and Lehigh National Corridor encourage you to get active with the Get Your Tail on the Trail program; sign up at www.tailonthetrail.org.

The Get Your Tail on the Trail program is free and when you log the miles you walk, run or bike, you'll earn prizes.

The fifth annual charity bike ride miles count toward your miles for the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. Join today and help us build a healthy community… one mile at a time. For more information about Pocono biking, visit www.poconobiking.com.