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The old train station was built in the late 1800s for the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Today, it serves as a hub for the Califon Historical Society and access point for the Columbia Rail Trail. Supposedly, the name Califon comes from a shortening of "California", since the painter creating the station map didn't leave enough room for the original title.

Wonderful paved riding area. Note that bikes must stay on paved routes. It's not well marked. Very crowded on the weekends with night weather.

This charming, scenic little town has a number of good road cycling routes, including the Green Valley Round/Chatham Loop. There are some interesting historic sites here too, including the Atwood Museum (first built as a home in roughly 1752), and the Mayo House, which is furnished with period furniture and sometimes open to the public.

A packed dirt road takes you along the Raritan River at the sheltered base of the gorge. There are plenty of spots to park as you head in from Readingsburg, but most of the road is closed to vehicle traffic and makes for the perfect bike route. You are right next to the water and can bike along both sides of the gorge.

Osborne Pond, also known as Osborn Mill Pond, is a 20-acre lake home to fish species like black crappie and largemouth bass. The Lees Hill Road bridge that goes over Osborn Pond provides a nice view of this waterway, dotted with greenery on the waters surface. Stop on the sidewalk here for a photo opportunity.

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County, New Jersey, is a vital habitat for over 244 bird species and other animals. Established in 1960, it became the first wilderness area within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1968. Spanning nearly 7,800 acres, it provides a mix of habitats within the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion, serving as a crucial stopover for migratory birds along the eastern U.S. The refuge also supports diverse wildlife, including deer, foxes, turtles, and occasional sightings of bears and beavers. The Great Swamp also plays a critical role in flood control and water purification, acting as a natural filter that traps sediments and contaminants while draining the surrounding region and gradually releasing floodwaters during extreme weather.

From this spot you get nice view of the water cascading over the Boonton Reservoir Dam. This is a pretty spot to ride past as you explore the area.

Kitchell Pond is a beautiful body of water in the Loantaka Brook Reservation. The Loantaka Brook Reservation Trail takes you to the banks of the water and there is another trail that takes you around the perimeter of the pond.