Went to Chimney Rock today. I think it may have been too ambitious for my second ride. Anyone have any suggestions in that area or northern Jersey where I can cut my teeth (def. figuratively) and gain some skills and confidence? Is Kittatiny easier? Patriot's Path? The inner loop of Allamuchy?
I would suggest Kittatiny, however you should find somebody to guide you. I was there yesterday for the first time and my buddy couldn't remember all the trails. I think it is pretty easy terrain, nice, fast twisty singletrack, but I didn't see many rocks or roots and not a lot of climbing. I didn't see any logs either. Perhaps I was in the wrong trails. :hmmm:
Lewis Morris is about the same, but again I've only been there a couple of times so I am not familiar with the trails.