Lawrence Hopewell Trail’s 9th Full Moon Bike Ride On Sept. 14

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – It's to bring out your bikes and ride in the moonlight. The 9th Full Moon Bike Ride hosted by the Lawrence Hopewell Trail will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Mercer Meadows.

Attendees will meet at Rosedale Lake off Federal City Road between Blackwell Road and Old Mill Road in Pennington.

Registration check-in begins at 7 p.m. The ride kicks off with a special send-off at 7:30 p.m. but participants can start later as well. All riders must be off the course by 9:30 p.m.

There will be a lively DJ, a stop to catch some glow-in-the-dark juggling with the Trenton Circus Squad and live music. At the end, bikers can reward themselves with s’mores around the campfire.

“We are very proud that the Full Moon Ride has attracted cyclists from near and far, new riders and repeat riders to what has become our signature event,” said LHT Board Chair David Sandahl. “It’s hard to top a fun ride in a beautiful park under the light of the moon.”

Although the moon will be nearly full and offering some light, front and rear bike lights are still a must for participants. Helmets are required by NJ law for those under 18.

This ride, co-sponsored by the Mercer County Park Commission, is open to those 12 and older.

“I’m proud that Mercer County can continue to support this great event,” County Executive Dan Benson said. “After years of planning and work, it’s incredible to see the Lawrence Hopewell Trail nearing completion. I believe that the trail’s success can serve as a blueprint as we work to expand and connect our trail systems throughout Mercer.”

More details and registration information is on the Lawrence Hopewell Trail website, https://lhtrail.org/ and at https://lhtrail.org/annual-fullmoonride/

The event is a fundraiser for the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corp., which helps develop and maintain the trail.

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