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New Jersey Waterfront to Staten Island (mostly paths)

Way Points: 

Dinosaur Park > GW Bridge > Ft. Lee > Cliffside Park > JFK Blvd > Waterfront thru Weehawken > Hoboken > Waterfront > Liberty State Park > Black Tom Island > Waterfront > local streets & park > Bayonne Bridge > Staten Island Ferry

Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Carol Waaser, Linda Wintner, Jim Finder
Signature Route : 
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1157
Difficulty: 
50
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

This urban adventure goes down the Jersey side of the Hudson and offers spectacular views of Manhattan. You'll start by going thru a couple of very pleasant neighborhoods, with a pit stop at a cafe/boutique (don't buy anything more than you can carry!). Once you get onto JFK Boulevard, stop a couple of times for photos. Then look for all the history along the route: the site of Burr & Hamilton's duel, with a statue depicting it; several moving 9/11 monuments; WWII monuments; Black Tom Island.

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Explore New Jersey Horse Country

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Madison NJT ->  Green Ave -> Loantaka Way -> Van Beuren Road ->  Blue Mill Road -> Village Road -> Glen Alpin Road -> Jockey Hollow Visitor Center -> Tempe Wick Road -> Roxiticus Road -> Main Street -> Gladstone  Market -> Main Street -> US202 -> Mount Airy Road -> Washington Ave -> North Maple Ave -> Southard Park Restrooms -> Lee's Hill Road -> Loantaka Way -> Green Ave

Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Julie Blackburn
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Region Name(s): 
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
2900
Difficulty: 
98
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

This ride through New Jersey horse country is spectacularly beautiful with quiet country roads, horses, and the smell of fresh hay.  It is just shy of 50 miles but is challenging with almost 3000 feet of climbing.  Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is good restroom stop and historic site with plenty of Revolutionary War plaques and information.  There are several lunch options in Gladstone but we like the Gladstone Market which is right on Main Street at intersection of Dewey Ave.  There is indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor seating right by a creek.  On the re

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Trenton/Washington Crossing/Trenton

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Trenton Transit Center (NJ Transit/Amtrak, take train from NYC Penn Station) (start)> Calhoun St Bridge> Delaware Canal towpath> Washington Crossing Bridge> Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath> Trenton Transit Center (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
200
Difficulty: 
22
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Trains from NYC Penn Station run hourly, riding time 90 minutes each way. 2 bikes can be carried on either end of the double decker train cars, flipping seats up. You can secure your bikes with thin rope, sitting on seats across the aisle.

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Trenton/Lumberville-Bull's Island/Trenton

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Trenton Transit Center (NJ Transit/Amtrak, take train from NYC Penn Station) (start)> Calhoun St Bridge> Delaware Canal towpath> Lumberville, PA> Bulls Bridge> Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath> Trenton Transit Center (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
570
Difficulty: 
52
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

Extension of Trenton/New Hope-Lambertville/Trenton route. Ridden hard, this is a very good workout for all levels as gravel surfaces offer resistance, and there are few interuptions. Winds can blow up and down the river valley. In fair weather winds tend to be on your tail on the return.

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Six Covered Bridges 100

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New Brunswick RR Station (start)> S Middlebush Rd> Canal Rd> 518> Washington Crossing Rd> Aquetong Rd> Carverville Rd> Tohickon Hill Rd> 32> 604> 579> 514> 567> Raritan RR Station (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
John Z
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Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
5000
Difficulty: 
147
Difficulty Rating: 
4 out of 5

This route does not end in New Brunswick; it ends in Raritan, NJ -- Driving to New Brunswick is not feasible because it is not an out and back. You must take NJ Transit:  Train Schedules | NJ TRANSIT | New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey

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Overpeck Park

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Riverside Dr-> GWB bike path-> E. Palisade Ave-> Jones Road-> Overpeck Park-> bike path-> Emerson St-> Palisade Ave-> Tenafly Rd-> Woodland Park Dr-> Churchill -> E. Palisade Ave-> GWB bike path-> Riverside Dr

Status: 
To Be Reviewed
Author: 
Carol Waaser, Bob Schmon
Signature Route : 
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1367
Difficulty: 
14
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

This scenic park along the Hackensack River was once a landfill. Now it offers a gorgeous bike trail, kayaking, dog park, and public restrooms. All along Euclid Avenue in Ridgefield Park you will find memorials commemorating the wars in which U.S. veterans defended our country. Lunch at Cafe Angelique, a French bistro with high quality food and pastries is a special treat.

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