BlueLineFish 615 Posted October 4, 2013 Getting back into riding. Not really sure where to go. Looking for closer places un essex,hudson or bergen counties. Even a little further west of me like off of 78. Nothing too technical just more like hills and trails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted October 4, 2013 I have also just gotten back on the Mtn bike.... I am in Morris County.... Just did a nice trail on Saturday... http://www.traillink.com/trail/columbia-trail.aspx Columbia Trail off Rt 206 Flat ... long.... easy Did a 10mile round trip..... didnt even cover half of it Looks like I am doing West Morris Greenway trail tomorrow morning... http://gonehikin.blogspot.com/2013/04/west-morris-greenway-nj-black-river.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 151 Posted October 4, 2013 http://www.mtbnj.com/wiki/Category:Trail_Directory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Alpha 6 Posted October 4, 2013 I live in the same area, I ride the following places Six Mile run. flat and very twisty. one of my favorite places to ride Chimney Rock Park. Some hills, decent trails Lewis Morris park. decent trails, Cheesequake is suppose to be fairly basic, I haven't ridden there Hartshorne in highland is pretty decent to, semi technical climbs and decents in some place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted October 4, 2013 Good info so far. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted October 4, 2013 A bit out of your way but there is a 14 mile loop trail around Round Valley Reservoir in Lebanon. It is not a beginner trail. quite a few hills to go up with some nice fast down hill sections and is very rocky. Also if you go after it rains it can get muddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian S 22 Posted October 4, 2013 Hartshorne is top notch and you can extend the ride to Huber Woods, down the road, for more distance. Six mile run is also great and the Twisties section is a blast. Some sections traversing the top of a steep grade have some treacherous roots waiting to catch you slacking on pedal position. If you're looking for North of 78, actually straddling 80, you want Stevens/Allamuchy. It's much hillier that either Hartshorne and Six Mile Run, but definitely a satisfying ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daveyboy42 0 Posted October 4, 2013 There are a whole lot of trails in ringwood state park! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigman 41 Posted October 7, 2013 There are a whole lot of trails in ringwood state park! Ringwood is an awesome place to ride, but it's definitely not for someone just getting back into riding. 6 Mile park and the Delaware River Canal right next to it is a good place to start. 6 Mile park is generally flatter land with some hills. Places in north jersey such as Ramapo, Ringwood, Jungle Habitat, or Stokes are mountainous and will surely test your fitness levels, but are awesome places to ride. http://www.dandrcanal.com/interest.html You can park at 6 Mile Canal Road Parking lot and ride both places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted October 7, 2013 6 Mile Run ftw. Jungle Habitat is sick as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted October 18, 2013 I'm actually going to be riding hartshorn today. Going to give all these places a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
