Trails

This is the access to the original cycling and hiking venue. The main trail goes around the lake, which is strikingly beautiful. It does not directly access the newly built singletrack, which is on the eastern side of Long Meadow Rd. However, you can do that if you stay on Long Meadow Rd past the turn for the visitor's center and look for the parking area on the right.

Quite a pleasant route; open country and good shoulders where you need them.

You can opt to take the next left off Long Meadow Rd into the park, especially if you are on a thinner tired bike. 

Please note that this route follows an unpaved trail. Roots, stones, mud, gravel and a few steep sections. That said, it is a most worthy route for a number of reasons. For the gravel rider interested in advancing skills, it is a step up from hard pack, yet not a giant one. Alternative lines to obstacles are always present. Many curbs have been made bike friendly over the past year. Those that present as a challenge can be walked to avoid pinch flats and unsure landings.

Easy enough. 

But these trails are subject to wear when wet. Your bike will pick up a heavy clay mud in the process. Before you go, check with this site to assess riding conditions: http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/6-mile-run-conditions.23594/page-384

When you emerge at the far side of Six Mile Run you can take the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath either to the right, back to New Brunswick, or left, on to Princeton or Trenton.

Oh my, this is one of the toughest ascents in our region, and it is only an access road!