Thompson Park: Red Trail Loop
Monroe Township, New Jersey
| Address: | ~Fir Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, USA |
| GPS: |
40°20'3.8"N 74°26'8.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Jersey |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
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From the dog park head right into the woods, at the first fork stay to the right and continue following the red trail, be careful as there are many small trails leading out of the woods. After crossing the stream head uphill to the left, then make a right at the T. Follow around to a 2nd bridge on your right and follow back up to the starting point. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Thompson Park: Red Trail Loop
Thompson Park: Red Trail Loop is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Monroe/Jamesburg, New Jersey. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Thompson Park: Red Trail Loop bike trail in Monroe/Jamesburg.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/thompson-park-red-trail-loop/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Monroe Township, New Jersey
- Head southwest (410 ft)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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