Explore the best rated trails in Perth Amboy, NJ, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the South County Trailway and Old Croton Aqueduct Trail . With more than 114 trails covering 925 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Started at the southern terminus & rode all the way up and back. It’s a nice trail in pretty decent shape, pretty flat in most places (but not all). Chilly & Windy. If you like wind try riding your bike across these farm fields in the middle of November.
The ‘protected bike lane’ is more like a highway breakdown lane, but separated by a guardrail. Again, not pretty, but it is a safe and efficient way to get from Point A to Point B.
I rode this trail on 10/26. It is fine crushed stone with a paved section that heads toward New Egypt. Good ride with some minor grade changes. The ride took a little over 2 hours to complete. Bathrooms and parking areas were nicely spaced on the trail.
The trail is well maintained. Mostly passable with gravel bike except a small portion around Andover. The section around Andover is also hard to navigate.
Riding popular trails in each state Metro, New York area and NE. This trail was above expectation. Well maintained mix of packed gravel to packed stones. All wide capable of handling traffic and any type of biking running and some equestrian.. surprising mix of landscape from River Gorge to large animal farms. Lots to see highly recommended. Road from Bartley Road to Hoffman’s. Entry point Long Valley, Apple parking and food available quaint town.
Well-maintained level scenic paved trail. Lots to see--ocean, beach, bay, various watercraft, deer, fox, birds, fauna, all sorts of military relics (missiles, cannon) and ruins (Fort Hancock), views of Manhattan skyline, and the oldest lighthouse in the USA. The direct main trail is only about 7 miles from the south parking lot but you can easily add a few riding around Fort Hancock. We rode in late October 2025. It probably gets very hot in the summer. I GUESS there's usually a fee to drive into the area (National Park) but there was no fee when we were there, perhaps because off season, perhaps because of government shut down.
My 1st time on this trail today. Gorgeous trail and autumn leaves are colorful! Worth a visit for sure!
I walk on this trail for 1 1/2 hours every day. It’s lovely, varied, not difficult at all. A former rail line, so it’s relatively even terrain. I see deer most days, and cross two bridges—over Route 23/Pompton Avenue and the small Peckman River. I park at the Cedar Grove Community Center, and walk up to the trail. Best time of my day, every single day. Really love how healing Nature here is.
I found out about this website while biking at this trail. It was also the gentleman's first time at the trail also. I was greeted by hellos and smiles along the way...The scenery is very calm and serene....
Loved every minute of this short bike around the lake. Paved (a bit of rough pavement at one point but majority was very smooth) and one good hill.
Great trail but it makes you drive with cars going 45mphom some parts
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