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Accordion

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Bedminster Hike and Bikeway

2.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail

2.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder

Black River County Park Trail

2.3 mi

State: NJ

Dirt

Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail

4 mi

State: NJ

Ballast

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area

3.7 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Cold Spring Bike Path

2.7 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Columbia Trail

15 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone

Cooper River Park

4.2 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

72.8 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

3.4 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Elephant Swamp Trail

5 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips

Great Valley Trail

3.5 mi

State: NJ

Dirt, Grass

Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area

3 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt

Historic Smithville Park Trails

3.9 mi

State: NJ

Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips

Johnson Trolley Line Trail

3.3 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Karamac Trail

1.5 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt

Lake Iliff Trail

1.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Landsdown Trail

1.8 mi

State: NJ

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

19.2 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail

7 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass

Accordion

Manasquan Reservoir Trail

4.8 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Middlesex Greenway

3.6 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Morris Canal Greenway

4.1 mi

State: NJ

Dirt, Grass

Ogden Mine Railroad Path

2.7 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Patriots' Path (NJ)

35 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Paulinskill Valley Trail

27.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Pemberton Rail-Trail

1.6 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone

Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail

4.2 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel

Pleasantville to Somers Point Bike Path

8.2 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Ramsey Bike Path

1 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Randolph Trails

16 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Concrete

Sussex Branch Trail

18 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

7 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Trolley Line Trail (NJ)

2 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Union Transportation Trail

9.3 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone

West Essex Trail

2.84 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Gravel

Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path)

0.5 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Wildwood Crest Bike Path

1 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Concrete

Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR)

1.5 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Bedminster Hike and Bikeway The 2.8-mile eastern phase of the Bedminster Hike and Bikeway allows pedestrians and cyclists to safely traverse part of Bedminster Township by crossing over I-287 and US 206/202 via a series of three...	NJ	2.6 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail The Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail passes through hardwood forests and affords views of the valley below to the right. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ...	NJ	2.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder	4 reviews
	Black River County Park Trail In the mid 1800s Chester, New Jersey, was the home of the iron ore industry; railroads shipped the ore all over the county. With the end of the industry, however, the rail lines were abandoned, turned...	NJ	2.3 mi	Dirt	2 reviews
	Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail This trail goes through the Black River Wildlife Management area along streambeds and forest. Equestrians must have a NJ Wildlife Permit, which is available from NJ DEP for a fee. The trail follows...	NJ	4 mi	Ballast	17 reviews
	Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area This pleasant, flat rail-trail parallels Capoolong Creek through the Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area for nearly 4 miles. The surface is varied, so the trail is best suited for hiking or...	NJ	3.7 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	10 reviews
	Cold Spring Bike Path The Jersey shore was a major vacation destination for residents of the Delaware Valley region throughout the early 20th century. From the 1890s to 1930s, two parallel railroad lines—the Atlantic City...	NJ	2.7 mi	Asphalt	7 reviews
	Columbia Trail The Columbia Trail has the distinction of being named for a natural gas pipeline that runs beneath it for 15 miles in rural northern New Jersey. The crushed-stone trail rolls along the South Branch of...	NJ	15 mi	Crushed Stone	113 reviews
	Cooper River Park Camden's Cooper River Park is found on both the north and south shores of Cooper River Lake. The urban park is open daily from dawn to dusk and offers a paved loop path for bikers and pedestrians, as...	NJ	4.2 mi	Asphalt	14 reviews
	Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail Spanning more than 70 miles, the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is the longest completed multiuse trail in the state and is described by many as the crown jewel of New Jersey trails. A...	NJ	72.8 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	100 reviews
	Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway Prepare to be whisked into the past when you take the Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway. The paved trail follows a short-line railroad corridor from the coastal city of Manasquan to a village at Allaire...	NJ	3.4 mi	Asphalt	40 reviews
	Elephant Swamp Trail As you walk along the Elephant Swamp Trail, it’s easy to see where it picked up the swamp part of its name. As for the rest, legend has it that in the late 1800s, an elephant got loose in the swamp...	NJ	5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Woodchips	20 reviews
	Great Valley Trail The Great Valley Trail, built on the former Lehigh & New England Railroad, offers an unpaved, natural experience through quiet woodlands between the townships of Hampton and Frankford. Although...	NJ	3.5 mi	Dirt, Grass	3 reviews
	Hamburg Mountain Wildlife Management Area This trail is in an area rich in geological history. Zinc and Iron Ores were transported along this branch from mines in the area that operated for over 200 years. The trail is scenic with a slight...	NJ	3 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt	7 reviews
	Historic Smithville Park Trails The village of Smithville, upon which the Historic Smithville Park (open 8 a.m.–30 minutes after sunset) sits, has a long and colorful past—and some important connections to the history of bicycles in...	NJ	3.9 mi	Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips	5 reviews
	Johnson Trolley Line Trail The Johnson Trolley Line has two sections, north and south, which are split by Interstate 95; there is talk of building an overpass to link the two segments. The Trenton-Princeton Traction Company ran...	NJ	3.3 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	10 reviews
	Karamac Trail The Karamac Trail is a short walking trail that starts under the Interstate 80 bridge on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The trail follows an old railroad right-of-way; there is a railroad...	NJ	1.5 mi	Cinder, Dirt	5 reviews
	Lake Iliff Trail This is the first phase of the proposed Lehigh & Hudson River Rail Trail. The second phase will connect Hillside Park to Kittatinny Valley State Park. It is hoped that there will be an eventual...	NJ	1.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone	0 reviews
	Landsdown Trail The Landsdown Trail runs 1.8 miles between Lower Landsdown Road and W. Main in Clinton. The trail passes among open fields, woodlands and wetlands and provides access to the South Branch of the...	NJ	1.8 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	4 reviews
	Lawrence Hopewell Trail The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) offers more than 19 miles of pathway on a developing loop through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships, about 5 miles north of Trenton. The...	NJ	19.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	5 reviews
	Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail The system of trails in Loantaka Brook Reservation are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians, although the trails are marked as to which uses are permitted on each segment. Loantaka Brook...	NJ	7 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass	17 reviews

Accordion

Manasquan Reservoir Trail The Manasquan Reservoir Trail is located in the Howell Township and provides a great natural destination in the heart of the town. The trail forms a perimeter loop around the 770 acre reservoir...	NJ	4.8 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt	6 reviews
Middlesex Greenway It’s hard to believe that a noisy locomotive once ran through here, given that stillness is a defining characteristic of the Middlesex Greenway. Even when people pour onto the trail from the adjacent...	NJ	3.6 mi	Asphalt	28 reviews
Morris Canal Greenway In the early 1830s the Morris Canal opened across northern New Jersey, from Phillipsburg on the Delaware River to Newark, and later to Jersey City on the Hudson River. It provided a thoroughfare for...	NJ	4.1 mi	Dirt, Grass	2 reviews
Ogden Mine Railroad Path This trail is located in the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation which is a unit of the Morris County Park Commission. The trail follows an abandoned railroad bed through hardwood forests, past ponds, swamps...	NJ	2.7 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt	6 reviews
Patriots' Path (NJ) The Patriots' Path covers roughly 35 miles of terrain and is open to mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and hiking. The multi-use trails links parks, open space, recreational...	NJ	35 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	13 reviews
Paulinskill Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley Trail follows a creek by the same name through a section of rural New Jersey with a strong German influence. In fact, the word kill is Dutch for “riverbed or stream channel.”...	NJ	27.1 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Grass	59 reviews
Pemberton Rail-Trail Located about 25 miles east of Philadelphia, the Pemberton Rail-Trail is an excellent example of grassroots activism resulting in the creation of a community-based rail-trail. The Pemberton Rotary...	NJ	1.6 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
Pequest Wildlife Management Area Trail This trail is much better suited to walking than to biking. It provides excellent access to the Pequest River which is stocked with trout. Not all of the bridges across the river have been decked and...	NJ	4.2 mi	Ballast, Cinder, Dirt, Gravel	4 reviews
Pleasantville to Somers Point Bike Path The Pleasantville to Somers Point Bike Path connects four cities along 8.2 miles of trail: Pleasantville, Northfield, Linwood, and Somers Point. The path travels through city centers, neighborhoods,...	NJ	8.2 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
Ramsey Bike Path The Ramsey Bike Path is a recreational path built on the former Paterson to Suffern trolley line right-of-way. The path extends along a north-south route from one end of Ramsey to the other....	NJ	1 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Randolph Trails The Randolph Trail system covers 16 miles of pathways through five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir watershed and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link schools and neighborhoods and also...	NJ	16 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	12 reviews
Sussex Branch Trail The corridor now home to the Sussex Branch Trail was originally the narrow-gauge, mule-drawn Sussex Mine Railroad, which opened in 1851 to haul iron ore from mines in Andover to the Morris Canal....	NJ	18 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	31 reviews
Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway DESCRIPTION: The Created by Union Forge Heritage Association in 2007,Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway is a 7 mile trail that winds its way through High Bridge criss-crossing a number of...	NJ	7 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	9 reviews
Trolley Line Trail (NJ) The Trolley Line Trail is a 2.5 mile paved pathway between Rabbit Hill Road and Penn Lyle Road in West Windsor. The trail is on the right of way of the former Fast Line electric trolley that connected...	NJ	2 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Union Transportation Trail The Union Transportation Trail follows the path of the former Pemberton & Hightstown Railroad, which began operating in 1868. The original purpose of the railroad was to allow local farms and dairies...	NJ	9.3 mi	Crushed Stone	20 reviews
West Essex Trail The West Essex Trail follows a short distance (just under 3 miles) of the former rail bed of the Caldwell Branch on the old Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. The trail runs between the EssexPassiac county...	NJ	2.84 mi	Cinder, Gravel	17 reviews
Wharton Rail-Trail (part of Patriots' Path) A short rail trail with two covered bridges occupying a portion of the former Mount Hope Mineral Railroad right-of-way in Wharton, NJ. In the future this trail will be linked with the Rockaway...	NJ	0.5 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
Wildwood Crest Bike Path The Wildwood Crest Bike Path is a one-mile bike path that runs along the beach from East Cresse Avenue to East Rambler Road.	NJ	1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	4 reviews
Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR) The Wood Duck Nature Trail, appropriately named for the secretive duck, was made possible through the hard work and dedication of refuge volunteers. This beautiful trail now extends about 1.5 miles on...	NJ	1.5 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	7 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Union Transportation Trail

Union transportation Trail

January, 2020 by churchill.58

I was there yesterday (1/15/20) and most of it was closed due to maintenance activity. Only the length north of Herbert was open. ( about 1 mile). Hope to go back after the work is complete

Elephant Swamp Trail

Respect private land

January, 2020 by eeakee

The entire length of this trail has private lands along both sides of it, so please respect private property and do not venture off the trail. Due to the increase of foot traffic on Elephant Swamp, private land owners are having a problem with increased trespassing from the trail users.

Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway

Trail Closed at Route 34

December, 2019 by flutekam99

Started the trail near Hospital Road with every intention of walking the entire thing, however, the town is doing construction at Route 34 and the trail is closed. I really liked the part the I was able to walk, I just wish that I could've walked the entire trail.

Accordion

Kinkora Rail Trail

Good Trail

December, 2019 by mansfieldnmorenews

This trail is nice, and i’m glad that i live close to it. It hurt my feet a few times, but is is nice for hiking and biking. It does not go in a full loop at the time though so keep that in mind. 9/10

West Hudson Park Path

Great multi use park

December, 2019 by niwrad001

Fun park for walks. Has fountain and ducks and paved trails for walking biking or running

Middle Township Bike Path

Leafy, expedient

December, 2019 by malaria

Being under electric lines, it's great that the trail isnt mown, rather its left to natural vegetation, which, along with the forest often present, is A-1 South Jersey amazing.

This is a great route for biking from points west to southern Cape May County, the alternatives being various and not always hospitable. The new section enables biking to Wildwood and Cape May. Conversely, this path enables day or 1 night trips to Denisville, Estelle Manor, and other serene spots and State Parks as a break from the beach.

Cooper River Park

Getting better for biking.

November, 2019 by gtbest

North Park Drive now has painted bike lanes on the road and they are working well. There is good separation between bikers, parked cars, walkers and joggers.

Paulinskill Valley Trail

No skinny tires here.

October, 2019 by huntingr321_tl

Ive been riding this trail since the 90s. The trail is scenic in certain sections, However, Its pretty rustic & you're gonna need at least a 1.7 tire or higher.

For those of you who have the 700c tire, A 42mm or higher will get you going. After rain fall, You will encounter lots of pockets of puddles & some mud.

Lots of wildlife & on weekends you'll bump into equestrians. If you like fishing, You'll pass a few small lakes & creeks to hang out & wet your line & have lunch.

Union Transportation Trail

South End Trail Extension

October, 2019 by railtrail56

I was just down at the south end of the trail a few weeks ago and it looks like there’s construction in progress to extend the trail; not sure how far but it’s great to see! This was about September 7.

Henry Hudson Trail

rpc

September, 2019 by rjcastronuova

Been on this trail many times! Will return!
Some sections are worse than others with tree roots under the pavement, signs are not located thru Matawan, (train station, etc.) need clean bathrooms along the route.
Recommend!
Beautiful scenery. (some points you can see NY!)

Trolley Line Trail (NJ)

Trail Closed!

September, 2019 by railtrail56

This trail is currently closed for PSEG construction until June 2020! I went there on Friday Sept. 20 for the relatively short ride it affords and was met with heavy construction equipment and signs. I don’t know if they’re making trail improvements as well but they were working on the section of right of way that goes through the park. Hopefully that will now be included as part of the trail.

Saddle River County Park Bike Path

Great Route!

September, 2019 by cappacrush

This is a great, scenic route that weaves its way through at least 3 different parks in the area, and under quite a few bridges. Mainly flat and most of the trail is covered by nice tree canopy to keep you shaded. We had a great time traveling the entire length of the trail (and back) today. However, that said, I do have to agree with some of the other posts on this site...the path can get a bit congested in areas (like the trail head by the duck pond, and as you ride through the parks). This is the only reason i didnt give a 5 star review. A lot of the walkers didnt honor the keep right except to pass rule, others walked 2 sometimes 3 abreast taking up the majority of the pathway, and still others stopped in groups in the middle of the trail. My advice would be to hit this on off peak days/hours, but if you do go on a weekend or holiday, and your on a bike, just make sure you announce yourself and advise those in front of you that you are passing on the left. The majority of trail users were considerate and moved over to the right when needed. All in all, it was a great ride, and i would recommend it to beginner to intermediate cyclists.

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