Allaire State Park
A local favorite. This park is big, and the terrain as varied as imaginable. Allaire offers a truly diverse ride with tons of hidden treasures from cross-country to freeride.
Directions:
From I-95, take exit 31-B and go east on Route 524. Pass the main entrance and go about a mile and a half further. Take a right onto Hospital Road , and go past the Edgar Felix parking area, which will be on your left. Cross the Manasquan River and park in the fenced area on the right.
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HARTSHORNE WOODS COUNTY PARK
Well worth the drive. Both the riding and the scenery are second to none in this area. A unique and challenging ride is always guaranteed here.
Directions:
From Route 35 north of Red Bank, turn east on Navesink River Road . Follow this road about 3 miles, past Brown's Dock Road. Merge with Route 8A. Turn right onto Locust Ave. and cross Claypit Creek. At a large stone church, bear right onto Navesink Ave. Parking for the park is about a half mile up on the right.
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CLAYTONS PARK
Within five minutes of Great Adventure are lightning fast trails with a very hard packed riding surface and moderate rolling hills. Not the biggest park in the area but offers a surface to hold the quickest speeds around.
Directions:
From Route 539 West
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ALLAMUCHY MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
This is full suspension territory. Very rocky with arduous climbs, technical descents and flowing single track.
Directions:
From I-80, take exit 19. Follow Route 517 south and turn left on a dirt road called Deer Park Road (about 2.2 miles) and follow it to the parking area.
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LEWIS MORRIS COUNTY PARK
Directions:
From I-287 take exit 35 and follow route 24 west through Morristown and around the green. The park entrance is on the left approx. 3.5miles past Morristown .
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MAHLON DICKERSON RESERVATION
Similar terrain to Allamuchy with less of an edge.
Directions:
From I-80, take exit at route 15 north and follow it for about 5 miles to the Weldon Roadexit. Take Weldon Road about 4 miles east to the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
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RINGWOOD STATE PARK / SKYLANDS PARK
Located near Diablo Freeride at Mountain Creek. This is probably the best, most varied, non lift-assisted riding in New Jersey. When you finish a long ride here you might want to call your mommy.
Directions:
From Route 287 take exit 57 and follow signs to Ringwood State Park. Use parking lot in Skylands area off Morris Road.
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WAWAYANDA STATE PARK
A varied and scenic park with incredible views of New Jerseys Ridge and Valley Province. Rocky terrain with riding for all skill levels.
Directions:
From Route 23 in Newfoundland, go north on Union Valley Road through West Milford and take a left on Route 511 (Warwick Turnpike), and follow signs for Wawayanda State Park. Park next to the headquarters building.
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