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ALLAIRE STATE PARK:
A local favorite. This park is big for Jersey standards, 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. continue straight crossing the Manasquan River and park in the large gravel parking area on the right at the top of the hill.
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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. Challenging climbs and high-speed descending await.
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 on the new bridge. 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 hardpacked clay surface letting you maintain speed and fun throughout the park.
Directions:
From Route 539 North, continue to Route 537 and turn right, follow east toward Great Adventure. Make a right on Emily's Hill Road and continue across the bridge to the stop sign. Make a right and continue straight, crossing thru another stop sign. Continue around the farms until you come across the parking lot off the right side of Emily's Hill Road at the top of the hill. Park here and singletrack awaits.
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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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Downhill and Free Ride
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DIABLO FREERIDE PARK AT MOUNTAIN CREEK:
Diablo Freeride Park at Mountain Creek is a lift access mountain bike area. Diablo offers world-class freeride trails, dirt-jump lines, rock-garden treachery and technical cross-country trails. Lift ticket information and pricing can be found at www.diablofreeridepark.com
Directions:
From Southern NJ: Take GSP to exit 153b and merge onto Route 3 West. Follow signs for Route 46 West and continue on Route 46 West to Route 23 North. Follow Route 23 North to Route 515 and make a right. Continue on Route 515 to Route 94 and make a left. You are now in downtown Vernon, NJ. Continue 1 mile up Route 94 and the Mountain Creek Parking lot is on your right. Suit up, amp up and get ready!
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PLATTEKILL MOUNTAIN:
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BMX Sports
INCLINE CLUB:
One of the best bike specific skateparks in the Country. Home to more than a few of the top pro bmx riders. Small beginners section separated from a larger span of box jumps, wall rides, spines, half pipes and alot more interesting hits. Try off times and mid week for empty sessions.
Directions:
New Hampshire Avenue North to Locust Street. Make a left on Locust Street and make a quick right into the parking lot for the Incline Club. The Incline Club is located at 485 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701.
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 December 2009 20:09 |
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