Chimney Rock Today

[remolution]

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?

 

[DANSPANK]

I don't know if you've been to Lewis Morris yet but that's rolling so perhaps easier. Also try Allaire - great place!

 

[elzoller]

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.

 

[ArmyOfNone]

lewis morris is rolling but could be tough as there are some more extended rooty climbs that can be not so much fun.

But overall the place is a blast.

 

[Norm]

Lewis Morris is a great place to learn I think. It's not easy because of the hills but you're also not thrown in with the technical of a place like Chimney Rock from the door. For the most part Patriot's Path is little different than the road.

 

[ArmyOfNone]

thats what i was trying to say but couldnt spit it out. Thanks for translating!

 

[Shaggz]

remo: +1 on kittatiny. if i ever get better, i will take you on a tour.
ElZ: lemme know when you are going next time and I will return the ringwood favors.

 

[elzoller]

ElZ: lemme know when you are going next time and I will return the ringwood favors.

I don't know when I am returning to Kittatiny, but I will let you know if I do. Thanks a lot.

 

[idbrian]

Definately Allaire.

 

[hanknatiz@peoplepc.com]

If you stay in the woods at Chimney Rock its a pretty good place to learn. no big rocks like the rest of the place, and some good ups and downs for a new rider.
Hank