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Chimney Rock

Nearby Town: Somerville, New Jersey
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Single Track 80%
Dual Track 20%
Distance: 20.00 miles (32.18 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Something for everyone
User Density: not specified.



Trail Description:
Varied terrain with something for everyone. Many of the trails climb up the ridge (300ft+ vertical) and wind around. There are some very technical climbs and descents. All trails are rideable. You don't have to carry your bike. As with most NJ area trails, it can get very muddy after a rain or in the spring.

How to get there:
Located off of Route 22, it is located on Chimney Rock Rd. From Rte 22 West, you can go directly onto Chimney Rock Rd. North to a park entrance on the right. From 22 East, you need to take the overpass (Thompson Ave.)just East of Chimney Rock Rd. and loop back over 22.

Additional Notes:
This is one of my favorite areas. Be polite to hikers and other trail users so we don't want to loose access.


Posted by: Random Man on 7/10/2009
When this trail is dry and you are there with a small group it is fun. But, when the trail is wet it can get very dangerous. Make sure you know when and when not to go.


Posted by: Chris M-HAHA on 4/19/2009
Chris M, do you even know how to ride a bike? This trail was so easy and fun, i think you should go back to your other trails haha


Posted by: adam on 10/25/2008
haha! chris m. can't ride a bike, and he "frequents" 3 parks that aren't located ANYWHERE near each other.


Posted by: ti on 8/17/2008
Very nice, rocks where ever you look, and open easy down hill trails.


Posted by: Chris M. on 6/30/2008
What can I say... this is what you get for someplace that is cheap (free) and not maintained by any organization. It is extremely dangerous since the trail isn't even groomed and going above 5mph is too fast. Might as well walk down the trail cause this is mountain climbing. I ride regularly at Snowshoe Park in Virginia, Diablo Mountain, and Whistler. I thought it might be a good place to get my bike dialed in but it turned out to be a disaster. There are no trail heads and no signs. If you break a leg or ruin your bike, it is hours of walking. I would not recommend this to anyone since it is in the middle of nowhere and in a reservation.


Posted by: Connor on 8/2/2006
I've been coming here since i was like 7. There are trails here for everyone from beg.-advanced riders. A lot of single track, lots of rocks and tree roots ect.


Posted by: Dwight on 7/2/2006
This is the best place in the area. I use to love Watchung Reservation before they closed it MTB's because the horse riders were complaining. This is a great park with many trails if you have the heart t ride them all. It is basically 3 sections of riding. And you can ride all sections in a loop to turn it into a great ride. But if you like techincal stuff and some good climbing and fun single track this is the place.


Posted by: Mike on 11/9/2005
Ilove this place, great trailes very techinical. If you are looking for better directions go to this website, and click on Crock and you can type in your adress and get directions. http://www.communitywalk.com/map/77


Posted by: Fink Digital on 10/1/2005
really well done and well maintained courses. really really twisty on the parking lot side trails. one of the most "brain intensive" courses i've ever been on. few long decents but the ones you do get have something challenging and fun at the end of them.


Posted by: The HammerDog on 9/29/2005
The Rock as we locals call it ROCKS.....it is a good small park with many trails if you have the balls to seek them out. And trust me I have the balls....It is basically 3 sections of riding. Most people are not awar of th emanysections and how best to loop the into one great ride. But if you like techincal stuff some good climbing and fun single track this is the place...and easy to get to..Peace out YO!




 



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