The bike path follows the canal, which was originally built in the 1830s as a transportation corridor between NYC and Philadelphia. It's a truly beautiful place to ride your bike at.
This historic district has so many stories to tell, starting with the Lenni Lenape Indians that originally occupied this area. Many of their artifacts have been found in this area, along with signs of early European settlers and 18th-century agriculture.
The trail network at Six Mile Run Reservoir Site has something for everybody. Most of the trails including the Red Trail are a paradise for novice riders.
The Sourland Mountain County Preserve is a beautiful woodland nature preserve run by the Somerset County Park Commission. There are several miles of well-maintained hiking trails that weave through the park.
This segment is great going up through Skillman to the top of the mountain. The Gradient is only 1-2% at times, easy climb over the course of 3-4 miles. The …
This segment goes alongside the D&R canal. There is a good view of the canal from this segment. Very quiet road on the weekdays, could be a little busy during the weekend with traffic
Best Lake is a great, small lake near Watchung. If you are looking for a good place to take a break, there are benches around the perimeter of the lake for you to enjoy the view of the water.