Henry Hudson Trail :
New Jersey
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Description:
From www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/henry_hudson.asp:


This paved, 10 foot wide trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling through both man-made and natural environments. Much fo the trail is tree-lined, though some parts have views of surroudning wetlands, streams and fields.


Northern Section: The 10-mile North Section travels east to west, roughly parallel to Route 36 from Atlantic Highlands through the Bayshore to Aberdeen.


Southern Section: The 12 mile South Section is still under construction but almost 10 miels are now open for use. Eventually, the trail will travel continuously from Highlands, west and south through the heart of Monouth County to Freehold.


The trail is open from dawn to dusk. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. There is one restroom in Atlantic Highlands at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center on Route 36, open every day from 8am to 1/2 hour before dusk. There are no other restooms or water fountains on the trail itself.





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Parking & Trail Access:
Parking is available near the intersection of Gerard Avenue/Clark Street and Lloyd Road/Broadway at the border of Aberdeen and Hazlet; off Spruce Street in Union Beach; in McMahon Park, off Atlantic Avenue in North Middletown; and at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, 945 Route 36, Leonardo (300 feet west of Avenue D.).

A map of the trail is available on the Trail Web Site (www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/henry_hudson.asp).
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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Nice for bike or running. Not good for inline skating
By Pflux1950 on July 19, 2010
This trail is probably the worst maintained and paved of any of the many trails I have used in multiple states.
The trailhead in Highlands is paved for just a few yards. I skated for less than a minute and had to return to my car and drive to another location to start. There are some short stretches that are smoothy paved but for the most part the pavement is very deteriated and rough. There are many large frost heaves and root bumps. I assume it is even hazardous for some bikes. I expected to skate twenty miles one way and back but had to abort my trip in less than 4 miles.
Portion of sothern section of trail closed 9/2009 - 3/2011
By DCwom on September 14, 2009
Starting on Sept 14, 2009 a portion of the southern section of the trail from Texas road, Matawan to Greenwood road, Marlboro, will be closed for a long term (18 months) project for a super fund clean up at the site of the former Imperial oil company. Source: Asbury Park Press, September 11, 2009
First half from Matawan - OK but lots of road crossings
By ezra818 on September 13, 2009
We did a 5 mile ride starting from Matawan. It was a good ride, just that too many road crossings. Next time we will probably drive to the other end and start from there.
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