St. Luke's Hospice is hosting a charity bike ride 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 begins at 10 a.m. June 6.

Bike enthusiasts will be able to participate in either the 15 mile or 30 mile trail ride, starting at the D&L National Heritage Trail, Lehighton Trailhead, 200 N. 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.

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

The fee for the ride includes participation kit, shirt, bike loan from Pocono Biking and shuttle service.

Registration is available 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the Lehighton Trail head.