roadie brand new to mountain biking.
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Juggernaut
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was looking at the map and isn't the "white trail" the one that goes along the pond on the flat side?
qclabrat
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yes, but there is a small network of trails above it
it's small enough you won't get lost, so just explore
thanks I will reach out if I can do Saturday early--appreciate it.
Chris lizardo
New Member
Also check this trail, it's nothing like six mile run which is more challenging
The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey's
most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and the park are part of the National Recreation Trail System. This linear park is also a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. A recent bird survey conducted in the park revealed 160 species of birds, almost 90 of which nested in the path
The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey's
rick81721
Lothar
Also check this trail, it's nothing like six mile run which is more challenging
The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey's
most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and the park are part of the National Recreation Trail System. This linear park is also a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. A recent bird survey conducted in the park revealed 160 species of birds, almost 90 of which nested in the path
More like riding on a dirt road than a trail. You can ride a road bike on it
Chris lizardo
New Member
Your right went for the first time today, not as fun as 6mr
I skipped Saturday am due to rain..i did get to six mile this morning wow that was fun! need to get some skills though but we really enjoyed it. had borrowed a great ride from my LBS too.
got out to 6mile this am for first ever mtb ride . wow , fun ! 6 miles felt like 20 road miles haha
Glad you had a good time!
Keep at it! When you get comfortable there, branch out and try some other parks. Six Mile was my gateway into mountain biking. Don't ride when wet!
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
I think the full out and back loop is close to 14 miles. How were conditions?
well yesterday it was great. little bit of mud and an occasional puddle but nothing bad. I guess after todays rains its much different.
also we turned around where the red trail crosses whatever street that is cause we didn't really know where this was going. Turned out just fine as I was
just about done when we hit the lot .haha. Much more upper body use than when I road bike, or that might have been me gripping to tight.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
def try to make the mtbnj group ride, they will show you all the secret spots.
rlb
Well-Known Member
You should also check out http://jorba.org/ Its a fine organization that does a lot of (ie all of) MTB advocacy work in NJ. JORBA also coordinates the local chapters who help maintain the parks with volunteers. Consider joining and donating if you can spare a few bucks!