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Trail Description:
This is a great place for beginners, but has enough climbs and hidden trails for the advanced rider. A lot of marked trails to follow and you can connect to Patriots Path, which travels through many towns.
How to get there:
Rt 287 to exit 35, follow rt 24 west through Morristown and around the "green". The park entrance is on the left approx. 3.5 miles from Morristown
Additional Notes:
Sunrise Lake is available for swimming.
| Posted by: dot on 7/13/2012 |
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doing warrior dash here tommorrow .. which is crazy because my father in law bought the land , blazed and cleared patriots path for the last 20 years almost and finally retired at age 84.. this will be my first time trekking on his baby... and its warrior dash.. if he only knew.. lol!!!
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| Posted by: Ralph on 1/2/2011 |
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Overall excellent trail varying from easy to more technical. Whether your an enthusiast or just want to enjoy the outdoors I recommend this trail. I do also want to give a little word of caution. About 2 miles in there is a steep decline with a rocky shale like surface at about 35 degree slope. I was speeding along until the sudden drop coused me to go end over end. Before I knew it I was sliding down the shale face first. I shaved off all the skin to my nose and eyebrows to the bone and basically degloved my hands (The ride home was hell). Always be aware of the topography and know your trails.
Ride safe, Ralph.
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| Posted by: Hunter on 9/30/2010 |
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The long climbs are will really burn
some calories and get your heart
pumping. Most mountain bike riders will
be able to ride over almost everything
in this park with their eyes closed.
Fatigue from the long climbs is my
biggest challenge here. Trails are well
marked and maintained. The fire road in
the middle of the park that can provide
quick exit if needed. This park is great
for exercise but the terrain is not very
challenging.
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| Posted by: manttainberkher on 8/31/2009 |
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Listen if you can't make the ascet or handle the descent then its not the trail not being "fun" its just your in experience. This place has a lot of good trail for all types. Its like one stop shopping. Go to stokes national park near augusta new jersey if you're in the area. also visit waywaynda. You know you're good and fit when you enjoy going down the trail as much as you enjoy going up the trail.
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| Posted by: Jeff B on 10/6/2007 |
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i rated this 4 only because i assume there's got to
be better and i have only been once in northern
california and once in san diego. but i've been here
about 15 times and i think it's surprisingly good for
NJ mountain biking. it's a good workout and the
descents are fun. here's a fun course that my
friend leads me through:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/invitation/
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| Posted by: LI Rockhopper 23 on 8/3/2007 |
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If you're willing to wind your way up, the descent should be worth it. The trails are insanely rocky and rooty, making for a challenging descent when you love to blaze. Make sure you've got strong wrists and forearms because you'll need it if you really want to have a good time.
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| Posted by: Evan on 7/19/2005 |
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Nice if your'e just starting out mountain biking or just need more base miles of dirt.. I rebuilt most of these trails here with couple of my friends, and its never gets too boring.. www.jorba.org keep riding
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| Posted by: Vin on 4/27/2005 |
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A good little area to ride in Northern NJ. Nice ups and downs. There are sections of tight twisty singletrack. Sections with roots and rocks. Save the yellow section for riding fast downhill...lots of roots, rocks and turns makes the ride fun. Lewis Morris has sections that will get your heart pumping. I would rate it as moderate with a few moderately difficult sections. Basically a lot of fun.
On weekends, go early before lunch in order to avoid hikers, joggers and dog walkers....if not be carefull and courteous so we don't lose this great little spot.
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| Posted by: WILLIAM BERES on 10/1/2001 |
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Beautiful woods w/ Revolutionary War Historical sites. Trails are very well marked but offer few opportunities for expert riders. I can use directions to techs
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