| Zoom out to Bridgewater This 686 acre undeveloped wooded area includes mountain biking and hiking trails and a hawk watching area. With more than 99 Washington trails covering 813 miles, you’re bound to find a perfect trail like the Palmer Township Recreation Trail (Towpath Bike Trail) or Lake Iliff Trail. Add a ... Washington Valley Park. Washington Valley is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Martinsville, New Jersey. The information provided by NJ Spots is incomplete, with no information on where to park or which trail would help us approach the falls from the right direction. Enter the park from Route #546, Washington Crossing Pennington Road and follow the signs to the Johnson Ferry House. OR. Next Generation Mountain Bike Trail Maps. The fragrance of honeysuckle, the sound of the wind in the trees and a gentle flow of water over the rocks. To access the east section we parked on a lot along Gilbride Road, just as the road crosses over the Middle Brook. Good trail. It’s completely OPEN as of 11/19/19. It had rained a few hours before so I wore my hiking boots and def recommend hiking boots because it was muddy! Map: print it out from the Washington Valley Park site; there was a kiosk with a map posted but no spot hold hold paper maps to take with you. Share on Hiking Project. The trail isn’t marked very well, but overall I enjoyed it. The 14+ miles of trails are some of the best mountain biking trails … Great fall conditions and park service has done a great job cleaning up the trails. November 21, 2017 / Central NJ / Hawk Watch, Lake, Moderate Hikes, Somerset. Definitely don’t take the red trail if you’re afraid to get your feet a little wet. #1 - Washington Valley White, Blue and Orange Trail, #5 - Washington Valley Reservoir Loop via Red, White and Fire Trail, Washington Valley White, Blue and Orange Trail, Washington Valley Reservoir Loop via Red, White and Fire Trail. Please call 973.631.5136 if you or your group are interested in adopting and maintaining a portion of Patriots' Path. Somerset County Park Commission. The east section is the area around the East Branch Reservoir. 0 m access trail or doubletrack singletrack trail. Really nice hike, very clean, lots of little streams, watch for tree roots. Connect with Facebook. Columbia Trail, Long Valley NJ 07853 (For driving / GPS address) Hours of Operation / Spring & Summer Activities / History / No Smoking Policy. ... Trails in Washington Valley Park - 5. Sign Up. Because of how the trails are on the map, it’s hard to describe our route… I will post a highlighted map later to show it. Looking for the best trails around New Jersey? New Brunswick, New Jersey 26 contributions 24 helpful votes Get ready to Rock! Washington Valley Park Trail is a 4.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Bridgewater Township, New Jersey that features a lake and is rated as moderate. When you get on to chimney rock road from the red trail, make a left! Connect with Facebook. Property Description Biking, boating, fishing, fitness/walking trails, hiking / nature trails. Looking for a great trail in Washington Valley Park, New Jersey? OR. Find the best trails in Washington Valley, New Jersey (United States). We passed the dam and went out to chimney rock road (looking for the connector to the orange trail). Access is on Brass Castle-Harmony Road, at the park sign. Washington Valley Park consists of approximately 719 acres that lie along the First Watchung Ridge in Bridgewater Township. Enjoying a ride through Washington Valley Park, NJ. Log In. It contains the Washington Valley Reservoir and the Chimney Rock Hawk Watch If you have any further questions about the Washington Valley Park Hawk Watch Area, please call the Somerset County Park Commission Rangers at 908 722-1200 ext. GPS Coordinates 40° 36’ 47.65” N 74° 28' 23.70" W. Size: 52 acres When out on the trail, please observe social distancing practices and trail restrictions regarding usage of mountain bikes and horseback riding. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Washington Valley Park is a 715-acre (2.89 km 2) public park between the first and second Watchung mountain ridge in the Martinsville section of Bridgewater Township, New Jersey that is administered by the Somerset County Park Commission. This lead us to an entry way for the white trail, which again had beautiful views of the reservoir! Unknown number of unmarked trails on the other side of the lake. OR. I plan to come back. This plus amazing views of the reservoir... great day for a hike! Property was purchased from New Jersey American Water Company in 1999 for preservation. First time hiking at Washington Valley Park. New Jersey 3,714 contributions 10,481 helpful votes Nice trail Parked off if Newman's lane car park and went to Chimney rock road 20 minutes along the water very nice saw people of all ages walking, a nice place to get some fresh air and exercise. ... Washington Valley Park. There are some muddy areas so wear footwear you don’t care about. OR. Washington Valley Park. There is a second partial red trail inside the large loop that will shorten the hike to approximately 1.6 miles. ... 2018 near Martins…, NJ. Washington Valley Park (also known as Chimney Rock) consists of approximately 705 acres and offers recreational opportunities in an undisturbed natural setting, including hiking, mountain biking, and hawk watching. View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail itineraries, directions and more on TrailLink. Trail Etiquette. BUT IT WAS NOT! We parked at the lot off of Newman lane and started the red trail. Lots of trails to choose from. We took the interior red circle trail. Obey the law to keep dogs leashed on all of these trails. It took us along the reservoir, beautiful views! This year, 2015, we were able to visit this area twice during the spring: 4/29 and 6/3. The short access road and parking area were completed by the Washington Township Department of Public Works in 2000. Sign Up or Log In. The park contains the former Bound Brook Elizabethtown Reservoir that will become the focal point of the park along a network of trails. The red trail at Washington Valley is a loop that is approximately 1.9 miles long. This was our first time hiking here. This was my first hike in about 20 years and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . We followed the red trail back down along the reservoir and back to the parking lot. Share on Trail Run Project. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-jersey/washington-valley-park-trail Explore the best rated trails in New Jersey, whether you're looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Columbia Trail and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail.With more than 80 trails covering 433 miles you’re bound to find a perfect trail for you. OR. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. This trail system was prompted by the installation of sanitary sewers in Washington Valley in the 1980’s. Beginnings not marked so well just after the parking lot and asphalt path. Washington Rock State Park. 5323.. Washington Valley Park | VisitNJ.org. Jan 19, 2018 near Martins…, NJ. Record your own trail from the Wikiloc app, upload the route and share it with the community. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference builds, maintains, and protects hiking trails in the NY-NJ Metro region and educates the public about their responsible use. Fun trail. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time! Definitely give it a try!!! For more information call 609-737-2515. There are also unmarked trails not on the map. I parked in Chimney Rock Park near the football field, and Bhavna and I scrolled through Google Maps looking for an access point to the falls. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Washington Valley Park, Somerset County East Section, 2015 SPRING. LOL) . Type: Interconnected loops Difficulty: 3 of 10 (brief water crossing, trails on the back end of the lake not nearly… We were looking to do less driving during the holiday weekend. Both enjoyed, went on Sat 9/7 and the parking lot is barricaded and closed off, Washington Valley White, Blue and Orange Trail, Washington Valley Reservoir Loop via Red, White and Fire Trail. We crossed chimney rock road and made a right walking toward a small gravel patch which we thought was the entrance to the orange trail. In 1999, a 1.9 mile challenging hiking trail (white diamond markers) was completed. The Columbia Trail, is a 16.5 miles of flat, multi-use, linear trail with natural and gravel tread. Connect with Facebook. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . Washington Lake Park – Sewell, Gloucester County, NJ Distance: 2.5 miles of hiking on 9 hiking trails, 2.85 miles of additional paved jogging/walking trails. OR. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-jersey/washington-valley-park Total was around 4.6 miles according to Apple Watch . Thanking my wife for this Hero4 .. I didn’t have a lot of info on the park, it’s not in any of our books, no trail mileages to really gauge the park by… but it was only 30 minutes away so we but figured we’d try it. The unique thing about this park, besides the beautiful Washington Valley Reservoir, is the quantity of rock on, and or along, the trails and streams and reservoir itself. Washington Valley Park is a green singletrack trail located near New Jersey New Jersey. Explore the best trails in Washington, New Jersey on TrailLink. We will be back to explore more, now that we know where to go! Martinsville Washington Valley Park: Contact; Middlebrook Trail Click on map for blow up. Mostly hikers, some families, few bikes here and there. Bit muddy, trails could be marked better, but a pretty decent work out. Discover the most beautiful places, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes itinerary on a map. OR. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these at no cost to you. One of New Jersey's longest rail trails, the Paulinskill Valley Trail traces about 27 miles across Sussex County and Warren County, from Sparta at one end to Knowlton at the other. This post may contain affiliate links. Tons of chipmunks, blue jays, and gold finches ! The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until November. Password help. The trail spans segments of both Morris County (100.4 acres) and Hunterdon County. I will be recording my rides more often. Lots of mud but if you have kids, they will enjoy the adventure. Somerset County Park Commission Location: 355 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807. 5121 or the Naturalists at 908 722-1200 ext. It was a great adventure! Location: Somerset County, Green Brook Township. Our coalition of 100 clubs and 10,000 individuals supports and tends a network of 2,100 miles of trails. Washington Valley Park consists of approximately 719 acres that lie along the First Watchung Ridge in Bridgewater Township. Log In. The trail surface is dirt and rock and can get very muddy and slippery after heavy rain, particularly at a creek crossing. It is, however,do able in sneakers (just be prepared to get wet feet! The park contains the former Bound Brook Elizabethtown Reservoir that will become the focal point of the park along a network of trails. Next Generation Hiking Trail Maps. We've got 5 easy trails in Washington Valley Park ranging from 1.8 to 2.6 miles and from 206 to 400 feet above sea level. Sign Up or Log In. Washington Valley mountain biking trail in New Jersey, New Jersey. Sign Up or Log In. Create Recommended Route or Trail . AllTrails has 8 great hiking trails, trail running trails, forest trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. But the hike up was quiet and really lush with tons of birds and chipmunks. MTB Project is built by riders like you. Because we couldn’t actually find the entry way to the orange trail until we drove past after our hike ,we ended up walking on the left shoulder of chimney rock road. Just looking to take a quick stroll? The white trail led us back to the parking lot and we then decided to do the outer loop of the red trail that took us to the top elevation above the quarry area, unfortunately there were no real views. Next Generation Running Trail Maps. Mail: PO Box 5327 North Branch, NJ 08876 (908) 722-1200 . Nice hike. Trails are rocky, lots of roots, some slippery mud spots. Password help. Washington Valley Park Biking. The Johnson Ferry House is located inside Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. Went with my 17 year old daughter and 11 month pup. Washington Valley Park in Bridgewater, NJ. Sign Up. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Washington Valley bike trail in Martinsville. Little icy / muddy. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . We had a lot of fun but only gave 4 stars because trails were a little confusing especially connectors between red and orange . Really nice trail.The lake is rely pretty right now. Washington Valley Park in Bridgewater, NJ. 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