Hello from NW NJ

[scatterbrn]

Hi all: New to the site and mtb. Generally I just ride like the wind up and down the paulinskill valley trail for exercise since its practically across the street from me but lately I've been wanting to try something a bit more challenging.
I'm thinking of trying some beginner technical trails to cut my teeth on but I'm not sure where to start. I hear there's some great trails in Allamuchy but I'm not sure if they are all too advanced for me and my basic entry level bike (Trek 820)

Any suggestions of where I can go? Warren, Sussex and Morris counties are all good.

 

[EpicRidr]

Deer Park

You can't go wrong with Deer Park (part of Allamuchy, access from county 517). It has some stuff that's not so different from spinning on a rail trail, but also some more interesting stuff too, and the climbing is reasonable. Kittatinny also has a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and rail trail, with some short sharp climbs.

 

[VelocityBoy]

My suggestion is Kittatinny.
Park at the Sussex Branch trailhead dirt lot just north of Limecrest Rd. and explore the singletrack on both sides of the railtrail.
Impossible to get lost.

 

[scatterbrn]

Thanks guys!

I'll definitely get to both of those

 

[mattybfat]

Btown in da house! I am a bred born baller from btown so big welcome home slice. As said KVSP and Deer park are the best places to cut your teeth on.

 

[bonefishjake]

welcome to here!

as mentioned, KVSP and Deer Park are great starts.

and who cares what you ride, you ride and that's the point!

 

[mike_243]

wselcome aboard

 

[Blk06CompIRL]

welcome! and just remember if you are riding a trail and things get beyond your comfort level just get off and walk it. There is no shame in pushing a bike up a hill or over an obstacle just as long as you have fun. My GF and i ride paulinskill valley trail as well as sussex branch trail. The 13 mile loop they made changes it up a little.

 

[dbennettdjb6]

Hey I'm in Blairstown also, near the Fountain Mall. If you ever want to hit the trails let me know.

 

[Rozack]

Welcome, Deer Park and KVSP are great places to start.

 

[Arwen's Mom]

welcome! and just remember if you are riding a trail and things get beyond your comfort level just get off and walk it. There is no shame in pushing a bike up a hill or over an obstacle just as long as you have fun.

words of wisdom there!

and will add:
Do not let pride cause you to crash, do not let fear prevent you from having fun!

 

[JSko]

Welcome, Deer Park and KVSP are great places to start.

Deer Park is great, I just started riding myself, and DP was the first place I went to. I just started riding in Allamuchy North this weekend, and it wasn't too bad. I am having a blast even if I have to walk a few spots.

 

[scatterbrn]

Thanks

Thanks all for the warm welcome and advice! much appreciated!

dbennettdjb6: I'll definitely take you up on that.