NOTE: The towpath along the Delaware Canal has suffered
extensive damage due to flooding along the Delaware River.
Click here for flood information.
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Mountain Biking in New
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According to the National Parks Service, "Pending federal aprovals of the trails for biking, are now closed to biking." (See the National Park Service's Delaware Water Gap web site for other biking routes in the park.)
Because of rampant vandalism to trail signs, the trail-marking scheme has been changed at to a 4-color system rather than the alphabetical plan described in the book. SMART (Save Mercer and Ride the Trails) offers an updated overall map of the park on the group's web site. Other information contained in the Mountain Biking in New Jersey map remains accurate.
Maintenance on the trail at seems to have been a hit-or-miss affair of late. It might be best to call first to make sure the trail is passable before you travel out that way.
According to the National Parks Service, "Pending
federal aprovals of the trails for biking, the are now closed to biking." (See the National Park
Service's
Delaware Water Gap Web site for other biking routes in the park.)
Trail usage
has changedfor the rides.
A new two-mile section of the has been completed between the Elizabeth D. Kay and the Bamboo Brook Environmental Centers in Chester, N.J., but it is closed to bikes.
Revisions to the :
Heading north from Verona (current starting point), reach the Pompton Ave. overpass. Go down stairs. Go left. At Myrtle Ave. traffic light (by the Exxon station) cross Pompton Ave. About 200' ahead on right turn onto Little Falls Rd. As the road makes a sharp curve to the left, look right for a footbridge that crosses the river ( you are now in Community Park). Follow yellow blazes to children's play area. Look right towards woods for a gravel dirt path and small footbridge. This is the connecting path to continue on the rail trail. Reach the rail trail and go left to continue.
Also ... the pathway around the Cedar Grove Reservoir is now closed and fenced off.
Back Roads
Bicycling in Bucks County, Pa.
The , mentioned in a ride variation on page 33, has been replaced by a new pedestrian bridge.
The
, part of
the Northeast ride on page 70, has been closed indefinitely. It is due
to be replaced, but no timetable has been set. In the meantime, it may
or may not be passable to cyclists.
mentioned in the
variations box for the Wycombe ride on page 33 has been removed.
, mentioned on page 107, has closed. To rent bikes in the area, contact
New Hope Cyclery (215-
862-6888), the Lumberville Store (215-297-5388), or Freeman's Bicycle Shop in Frenchtown
(908-996-7712).
The correct
address for the
is P.O. Box 1648, Doylestown PA 18901. The club is online at www.cbbikeclub.org.
The Back Roads Bike Book
, mentioned
in the Pidcock Creek ride on page 46, no longer has mechanized guard
gates to collect a $1 parking fee. At least for now, parking is free!
, mentioned on page 23, has closed. To rent bikes in the area, contact
New Hope Cyclery (215-
862-6888), the Lumberville Store (215-297-5388), or Freeman's Bicycle Shop in Frenchtown
(908-996-7712).
, described as officially closed on page 41
of The Back Roads Bike Book, revised (second) edition, has been repaired and reopened. It
is unpaved and prone to potholes for the first 1.5 miles.
, mentioned on page 47 of The Back Roads Bike Book,
revised (second) edition, has been replaced by Evolution Pro Bike & Ski Shop. It has same
address but a new phone number: (215) 794-9600.
on page 57 of The Back Roads Bike Book,
revised (second) edition, and on page 51 of The Back Roads Bike Book, original edition,
lists a turn onto Harbourton-Trenton Road. Like many roads in this area, this one goes by
more than one name; the sign at the turn actually says Harbourton-Rocktown Rd. |
