The Anthracite Triathlon will begin and end at Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe, PA.  The 1.5K swim will be in Mauch Chunk Lake.  The challenging 40K bike loop will begin at the lake, pass through the small anthracite coal towns of Summit Hill, Lansford, Nesquehoning, Jim Thorpe and finish back at the lake.  The bike course is entirely on paved roads.  The 10K run will be on the Switchback Trail, a nicely graded rail bed, and paved roads.  There is one secure transition area in the park which is near the awards pavilion.