How to Cycle From North to South Jersey

Biking north to south through New Jersey is a challenging but enjoyable ride for any cyclist. The approximately 36-mile stretch of the route including the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is particularly scenic. The canal was built in the early 19th century as a means of transportation between Philadelphia and New York and now provides a corridor for wildlife and recreation. Before taking off on your bike trip, download GPS coordinates or obtain detailed maps from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Instructions

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      Ride south along County Road 519 for 22.5 miles from Belvidere, in northern New Jersey, toward the town of Milford.

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      Enter the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park at Milford. Take the trail 35.5 miles south through towns such as Frenchtown, Lambertville and Belle Mountain. End this portion of the trip in Trenton.

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      Continue riding south 126 miles from Trenton to Cape May, the southern tip of New Jersey. Take South Broad Street through Trenton, south to Aaronson, Island and 4-Mile roads, respectively. Continue onto County Road 563. Pass through towns including Juliustown, Pemberton, Chatwell, Green Bank and Mays Landing.