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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Berkshire Valley Management Area Trail

2.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder

Black River Wildlife Management Area Trail

4 mi

State: NJ

Ballast

Buena Borough Bike Path

1.9 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt

Capoolong Creek Wildlife Management Area

3.7 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Corson's Inlet Rail Trail

0.33 mi

State: NJ

Gravel

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

72.8 mi

State: NJ

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

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

Kingston Branch Loop Trail

1.75 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Lake Iliff Trail

1.1 mi

State: NJ

Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Manasquan Reservoir Trail

4.8 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt

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

Taylor SteelWorkers Historical Greenway

7 mi

State: NJ

Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

West Essex Trail

2.84 mi

State: NJ

Cinder, Gravel

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	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 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
	Buena Borough Bike Path This bike path begins along Southwest Boulevard at Harding Highway (US 40). It continues alongside the boulevard, then crosses Central Avenue and slipping into Bruno Melini Memorial Park, Buena’s...	NJ	1.9 mi	Asphalt	1 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
	Corson's Inlet Rail Trail Corson's Inlet Rail-Trail begins at the parking lot off County 619 (by the bridge) in Corson's Inlet State Park and runs for a short distance across the upper dunes above the beach. There are plans to...	NJ	0.33 mi	Gravel	1 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	101 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
	Kingston Branch Loop Trail The Kingston Branch Loop Trail is a trip up one side and down the other of the scenic tree-lined Delaware and Raritan Canal. The eastern half of the loop follows the bed of the Rocky Hill Railroad and...	NJ	1.75 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	7 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	1 reviews
	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
	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
	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
	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

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Recent Trail Reviews

Lake Iliff Trail

nice mile

March, 2020 by jpayneiv

Flat and straight. Nice quick workout. Swampy surroundings with tons of wildlife.

Wood Duck Nature Trail (Wallkill River NWR)

Nice trail with Educational stations

March, 2020 by danielle-dennis

Took my kids for a nature walk "field trip" while remote learning due to Coronavirus. This trail did not disappoint! Tons of turtles on the logs and garter snakes in the leaves. My kids loved it. Nice and flat with benches for bird watching. Educational signs describing the wildlife.

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

Loop Trails

February, 2020 by slipsoup

This is my third time on the D&R. There are several loop trails that can be done by crossing from NJ to PA and back. This was my first time doing a loop. It was a 19-mile ride. We rode from Old Frenchtown Field in Frenchtown, NJ. There is a fairly large parking lot adjacent to the trail. We rode to Bull's Island and crossed the pedestrian bridge over to PA. The PA side is more scenic and is called the Delaware Canal State Park. There are a couple of locks right after you cross over. Both sides of the trail flank the Delaware River for most of the ride. At the covered bridge in Uhlerstown, PA, it's a short ride to the car bridge, which takes you back to Frenchtown. There are restaurants and stores easily accessible from the trail here. I recommend either a hybrid or mountain bike, as the surface is gravel (NJ side) and a mixture of dirt and gravel (PA side).

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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.

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.

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