Landsdown Trail:
New Jersey
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Description:
From the Trail Website (www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm): The 1.8 mile Landsdown Trail stretches from Lower Landsdown Road to the center of Clinton Borough. The trail's natural surface is conducive to hiking, biking and cross country skiing. The trail traverses through both open fields and forest as well as some wetland.

The trail provides access to the South Branch of the Raritan River for fishing. The river is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. A state fishing license must be displayed.

The Landsdown Trail is part of the South Branch Reservation, which totals over 1,000 acres. The reservation provides recreational opportunities, helps preserve the South Branch of the Raritan River Watershed and provides habitat for wildlife.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Directions from the Flemington Area: Travel Route 31 north to the jug handle with Allerton Road. Cross over Route 31, and proceed from Allerton Road straight to Wellington Drive. Continue on Wellington Road and turn left onto Hamden - River Road. Continue until the intersection with Lower Landsdown Road and turn right. About 1/4 mile on the right hand side is the trailhead. Only street side parking is available.

Directions from the Clinton Area: Take Route 623 south to Allerton Road. Turn right onto Allerton Road and proceed as above.

Note: No official parking is available in Clinton Borough. Visitors must use public parking when accessing the trail for Clinton Borough. The trailhead is adjacent to the Cyrus Fox Lumber Company.
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Reviews: [1 trail ratings]
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Nice ride and connects to Capoolong trail!
By dhoerl on July 23, 2010
Wife and I took this trail on July 6th, then connected to Capoolong (take a google map printout blown up at the junction to be sure you can find it - Capoolong is not well marked at this trailhead.)

The trail passes pretty terrain, and is well maintained. When you combine it with the Capoolong trail, it makes for a nice half day trip!
High and dry!
By Tony on December 12, 2004
"I visited this trail following several days of steady rain in the area and was pleasantly surprised to find it completely dry. Many unpaved rail trails in Northern NJ get quite muddy at times; this one is a rare exception.

A designated trail users’ parking area may now be found in Clinton; on a side street just east of the Cyrus Fox Lumber Yard’s main building. Signs are posted indicating no parking after sunset. There are one or two road shoulder parking spots at the Franklin Township trailhead.

There is one grade level street crossing along the route, but fortunately it is a limited use service road. All trail bridges have been reconstructed and include safety railings and sturdy concrete reinforced decks.

This is a nice trail, albeit too short to make it worthy of a long distance drive to visit."
New and nice!
By Fred on November 24, 2003
"This trail was just opened in the last month. It is just under two miles long, and the surface is excellent for walking or bike riding. The surface is level hard-pack with some fine gravel on the surface. Areas through cuts have been trenched on both sides to keep the trail dry! There are 1/4 mile posts along the trail that make handy camera stands! There are also fine views of the Raritan River and all the bridges have concrete decks. Parking at Landsdown Road is very limited. In Clinton, at the north end, one would have to find legal in-town parking.

An added feature is the presence of the Capoolong WMA Trail just across the active Lehigh Valley Line at the southern end of the trail.

I rate this a 7 out of 10!

-Fred"
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