Lake Arthur · Moraine State Park
Swim to the Bridge
Choose your distance. Experience Lake Arthur.
An open-water swim at Porters Cove for people who already swim and want a set distance. It is not a learn-to-swim lesson, and it is not the same thing as the Monday practice sessions.
Place
Porters Cove
Date
2027 dates to be announced
Distances
2 miles · 1 mile · ½ mile · ¼ mile
2027 registration details will be announced.
Not sure which distance fits your experience? Ask us before registering.
Choose a distance
The 2026 listing offered four distances. It did not publish a separate route for each one, so this page does not say that every option reaches the bridge.
| Distance | 2026 page start |
|---|---|
| 2 miles | 5:30 p.m. |
| 1 mile | 5:35 p.m. |
| ½ mile | 5:45 p.m. |
| ¼ mile | 5:45 p.m. |
No qualifying standard, minimum age, or cutoff was published with these distances.
2026 planning reference
Planning from 2026? The details below are from that edition. They are a reference, not a confirmed 2027 plan.
2026 dates
The clinics listing named three Swim to the Bridge dates. This was not the whole Monday season.
- Monday, June 22, 2026. The event name included the 2 mile, 1 mile, ½ mile, and ¼ mile.
- Monday, June 29, 2026. The event name was Swim to the Bridge and did not repeat the distances.
- Monday, July 20, 2026. The event name included the four distances.
Where to check in
Porters Cove Boat Ramp
Moraine State Park
Portersville, PA 16051
This is not the Mighty Moraine beach. Both places are in the park. Swim to the Bridge used Porters Cove.
- From I-79, take the Portersville exit.
- Go east on Portersville Road.
- Take an immediate left onto Badger Hill Road and follow it to the cove. The road turns to dirt as you get closer.
Arrive and start
A separate check-in speech or briefing was not published. Use the distance table for the 2026 page’s start times, and note that the registration records list 5:00 p.m. on the event.
On the water
The 2026 clinics listing described monitored swims with swim buoys, lifeguards, and kayakers. It did not publish a staffing number for Swim to the Bridge. Finish and checkout steps were not published.
2026 membership note
The clinics listing required a USA Triathlon membership, or a one-day membership, for its swims. That listing included these Swim to the Bridge dates. A required cap, wetsuit, or personal swim buoy was not published. A 2027 requirement has not been published. See USA Triathlon membership.
2026 reference pricing
The 2026 event page listed $25 per person. The June 22 registration option was $25 plus a RunSignup fee. Prices for June 29 and July 20 were not confirmed in the records reviewed for this page, so they are not listed. These amounts are not a 2027 fee.
2026 registration was a named option inside the Moraine Open Water Swim Clinics listing. A separate Swim to the Bridge registration page is not the current destination, and the general clinics purchase is not Swim to the Bridge registration.
Build Confidence Before Event Day
Get Fit Families open-water sessions are practice swims at Porters Cove on most Mondays in the season. They are a place to practice in the lake. They are not Swim to the Bridge, and buying a session is not entry to this event.
The sessions are for people who can already swim. They are not a learn-to-swim class. If you want a coach at a Monday session, the Open Water Swim page explains how to ask.
Common questions
How is this different from the regular OWS sessions?
Monday sessions are practice swims across the season. Swim to the Bridge is a named event with set distances on dates of its own. A session purchase is not entry to this event.
Which distance should I choose?
The 2026 choices were 2 miles, 1 mile, ½ mile, and ¼ mile. If you are unsure which one fits your experience, ask us before registering.
Is this appropriate for someone new to open water?
This is not a lesson for someone who cannot swim yet. If you swim already and have not been in open water, ask which distance fits before you register.
Where do swimmers check in?
Porters Cove Boat Ramp, Moraine State Park, Portersville, PA 16051. A separate check-in time was not published for 2026. Get directions.
What equipment or membership is required?
The 2026 clinics listing required a USA Triathlon membership or a one-day membership for its swims, including these dates. It did not publish a required cap, wetsuit, or personal swim buoy. A 2027 requirement has not been published.
Does an OWS package include this event?
The 2026 listing had a product named “Full summer swim package including Swim to the Bridge 19 swims.” The 5-swim, 10-swim, and 12-swim packages, and the youth full-summer package, were not named as including this event. A 2027 package has not been published, so a current Open Water Swim purchase does not include Swim to the Bridge.
What happens if conditions change?
A weather or water-condition policy was not published for Swim to the Bridge. For updates, check Joella Baker on Facebook.
What is the refund policy?
Race registration refunds are not available.