Kittatiny Valley State Park

Newton, New Jersey

Over 8 miles of rugged mountain bike trails through glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, and former railroads — plus rail trails ideal for biking, hiking, and paddling.

Stephens State Park

Mount Olive Township, New Jersey

A good intermediate trail system in Stephens State Park with well-maintained singletrack, doubletrack, and enough mileage for a full day of riding — drains well after rain.

Allamuchy North-Deer Park-Stephens Connecter Ride

Mount Olive Township, New Jersey

A grueling 4-hour-plus ride connecting Allamuchy Mountain, Deer Park, and Stephens State Park — a challenging all-day adventure for experienced riders near Mount Olive.

Allamuchy Mt. State Park: Deer Park

Byram Township, New Jersey

Four looping trails with rocky and rooted terrain, a nice lake view on the red trail, and technical practice opportunities — recommended for intermediate mountain bikers in New Jersey.

Allamuchy State Park-North

Byram Township, New Jersey

Rocky, relentlessly challenging trail with significant climbs and descents, poorly marked and lightly used — bring a compass, plenty of water, and expect to get lost.

Columbia Rail Trail

Washington Township, New Jersey

A smooth, compacted limestone rail bed trail rolling through the New Jersey countryside on a converted railroad right-of-way.

Berkshire Trail

Jefferson, New Jersey

A 3.5-mile loop through the woods with several alternate trails branching off — some sections are highly technical, others invite you to open up the throttle.

Mahlon Dickerson

Sparta Township, New Jersey

Over 20 miles of multi-use trails through 3,200 acres of near-wilderness, with tent sites, Adirondack shelters, RV hookups, fishing, and Headley Overlook — one of the highest points in Morris County.

Parker Road

Chester, New Jersey

A short track at Parker Road in Chester built through a year of dedicated Monday work days — rocky technical sections give way to smooth, flowing trail.

Voorhees State Park

Califon, New Jersey

A mix of fire road, double track, and rocky singletrack at Voorhees State Park in Califon — the double track is non-technical but rocky singletrack and significant elevation gain reward those who explore the full park.

Dickerson Mine Preserve

Randolph, New Jersey

A quickly expanding JORBA-maintained singletrack network with well-kept climbs and switchbacks — a growing gem in Randolph's trail scene.

Wildcat Ridge

Nice and tough JORBA-maintained singletrack connecting to Split Rock Reservoir — brutal climbs typically on doubletrack, with enough trail for a full day of riding.

Split Rock Loop 1

Denville, New Jersey

A rocky mix of hard doubletrack and singletrack near Denville with lollipop route options, extra singletrack on the Wildcat Ridge side, and enough twists to keep you guessing.

Mountain Creek Bike Park

Over 40 custom-built trails from beginner to advanced, including freeride terrain and race courses — Mountain Creek Bike Park is a premier destination for all skill levels.

Round Valley Recreation Area

Lebanon, New Jersey

The Xterra King of the Hill racing course at Round Valley Recreation Area — rocky paths, singletrack, fire roads, grueling technical climbs, and fast downhill rock gardens, with a thorn-lined drop to watch on the fast single-track.

Lewis Morris

Mendham, New Jersey

A well-maintained park with nearly leaf-free trails, nicely built micro-gravel paths, plentiful roots, and steep-but-short climbs — fast and fun descents, especially the last half of the yellow trail clockwise.

Tourne Park

Boonton, New Jersey

A Boonton singletrack network with GPS-mapped good riding covering most of the quality trails in Tourne Park — start from Denville on the paved bike path.

Wawayanda State Park

A vast New Jersey state park with wide trails crossing swampy streams, dry rocky hills, and fast rolling terrain — expect to ride 15 miles in a day and come out at a different trailhead every time.

West Milford Family Pump Track

West Milford, New Jersey

A volunteer-built pump track near West Milford open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with some flexibility for evening access depending on other park activities.

jungle habitat NJ

West Milford, New Jersey

Rocky, rooty, and relentlessly technical — a New Jersey mountain bike trail that lives up to its rugged reputation.