Wife and I parked in Morristown, took this trail into Madison, and had lunch at Atlanta Bread (Memorial Day 2010). What we should have done is figured out how to best take roads to the Loantaka Brook park that has many bike trails (http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/loantakatr.asp) - combining these would make for a nice days of riding.

There are several trail panels with this trails history - I found it quite interesting (there is a real story to how the right of way was obtained!)

We have biking in Loantaka many years ago, so cannot comment on current conditions, but when we were there it was quite nice.

This is a very nice trail in the middle of Morris Twp. I have been looking at trails that are longer and longer. I found the trail is not 3.2 miles but only 2.7 miles. I have noted this on quite a few trails. They need to update some information on the trails. I was disappointed it was shorter than advertised. It is a very nice trail and it is something to see the trains and not hear the noise (or the smell) of a diesel.

" This 3 mile trail is a wide paved pathway that slopes gently along its route. It is suitable for walking, biking and in-line skating. Perhaps the most interesting feature of this trail is that the Morris County Park Commission clears this trail of snow within 24 hours of the snowfall. While this precludes cross-country skiing, it provides an outlet for ""cabin-fever"" in winters with heavy snowfall.
There is a small parking area at the west end, and available street parking at either end. The only roadways crossed are private entrances, so traffic is minimal. The train traffic on the Morris and Essex line alongside the trail is anything but minimal. It is amazing how quiet the electric trains are!

Rates a 7 out of 10!

Fred"

"The trail surface is perfect for in-line skaters. There is a very slight increase in elevation as you travel from west to east. Also, there are a limited number of street crossings; the four that I counted were all private.

The trail is immediately adjacent to NJ Transit tracks but is completely fenced in (except at the four street crossings). Those who love trains will get a huge kick out of biking, walking, or skating along as trains whiz by.

There are many places to park on weekends in commuter lots and on side streets. Food and other services are available in downtown Convent Station, which is less than 2/10 of a mile from the trail.

A quick connection may be made to two other heavily used bike trails in the area (Loantaka Brook Reservation Trails and Giralda Farms Bike Path) by exiting at Danforth Road and heading up to Madison Avenue.

Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and St. Elizabeth's College are within walking distance of this trail. So my guess is that during good weather, there are many young people out and about.

This trail is worth visiting at least once."