The New Jersey State Park System also offers many cycling trips and trails with outstanding scenery, many of which are featured on this site.
 Cycling trips can be enjoyed almost any time of the year in New Jersey. Spring, summer and fall are certainly better than winter for obvious reasons. The best time to enjoy the bike tours near the shore would be of course during the summer. Of all the seasons, the autumn and spring is the best time to cycle, especially in the western and northern parts of the state when the leaves are exhibiting their brightest colors.
We have identified a broad range of different cycling trips, and access to trail maps that will take you to every corner of the state with biking trips and trails for the beginner, or young families with kids, to the more advanced cyclist.
Place |
Length |
Level |
| Allamuchy Allegory Ride - Traverses the scenic back roads in the rural woodlands of Northern Warren ands Southern Sussex counties |
41 miles |
Moderate |
| Battle of Monmouth Ride -Traverses the gentle rolling hills of Monmouth county |
29 miles |
Moderate -Difficult |
| Cape May Point - Tour the Victorian homes of the town of Cape May then head out along Sunset Blvd to Cape May Point past the bird sanctuary and out to the lighthouse and back. |
9 miles |
Easy |
| D&R Canal Towpath Sections of Canal paths winding through quaint towns |
12, 16 & 27 miles |
Moderate -Difficult |
| Delaware Water Gap - Out-and-back with a loop follows the Delaware River north on the New Jersey side. You can begin your ride at the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center. |
15 miles |
Moderate -Difficult |
| Duke Farms - Saturday Morning Scenic Cycling Tours. A 7-mile ride will take you past lakes, waterfalls, bridges and sweeping vistas. Cycling tours are lead by a Duke Farms' guide who provides an overview of the history and environmental significance of the beautiful landscapes. |
7 Miles |
Easy |
| Great Swamp Ride - Two loops passing through and around the Great Swamp National Park |
18 & 24 miles |
Moderate |
| Island Beach State Park - Ride adjacent the sea shore, dunes and wildlife sanctuary |
16 miles roundtrip |
Easy |
| Ringwood State Park - Ask almost any mountain biker in North Jersey about good places to ride, and you'll hear the name Ringwood. |
20 miles |
Moderate -Difficult |
| Round Valley - Circum navigate the Round Valley Reservoir and the out lying areas |
29 miles |
Moderate |
| The Pine Barrens - Traverse pristine pine & oak forests, blueberry fields and cranberry bogs and 3 major rivers. |
43 miles |
Easy |
| Washington Crossing State Park - Plan a full day bike ride and picnic as you traverse the Delaware river, Washington Crossing State park and other historic site. |
8.5 miles |
Easy |
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