Patriots' Path

The Patriots' Path is a multi-use trail in New Jersey, United States, with a total length of 90 miles (145 km).[1][2]

Patriots' Path off of Eden Lane, Hanover Township
Patriots' Path
Length90 mi (145 km)
LocationMorris County, New Jersey
DesignationNational Recreation Trail
TrailheadsE. Hanover Township
Washington Township
UseHiking, Mountain cycling
Hiking details
Trail difficultyEasy
SeasonYear round
SurfaceAsphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Ballast, Grass, Dirt

Patriots' Path stretches from East Hanover, which connects with the Lenape Trail in Essex County, to Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Sussex County, and the Village of High Bridge in Hunterdon County.[3] In southern Morris County, the path travels mostly along the corridors of the Whippany River, Black River, and Raritan River.[4] Different portions of Patriots' Path include bike trails (paved), cross-country skiing, equestrian trails, and hiking trails (handicap accessible).[5] Parts of the trail are along the right of way of the former Rockaway Valley Railroad.[6]

Points of interest along the trail include:

See also

References
  1. “Patriots’ Path”, NYNJTC.org. Retrieved on July 5, 2014.
  2. "Biking in New Jersey County Facilities". NJDOT. May 17, 2005. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  3. “Patriots’ Path” Archived 2013-09-01 at the Wayback Machine, Morris County, NJ Parks Commission. Retrieved on July 5, 2014.
  4. “Patriots’ Path”, NYNJTC.org. Retrieved on July 5, 2014.
  5. “Patriots’ Path” Archived 2013-09-01 at the Wayback Machine, Morris County, NJ Parks Commission. Retrieved on July 5, 2014.
  6. "Patriots' Path Mendham Borough" (PDF).
  7. “Patriots’ Path” Archived 2013-09-01 at the Wayback Machine, Morris County, NJ Parks Commission. Retrieved on July 5, 2014.
  8. "Jockey Hollow / New Jersey Brigade Area Trails Map" (PDF). National Park Service.


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