This one is KID FRIENDLY – and – Its free!
(A photo from last year’s ride)
Don’t let the motorcycle fool you! Note the Peddle Bike is on the trailer…
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00am: 6th Annual Craigmeur Ski Club Bike Ride on the Columbia Trail (Rails to Trail). Rain or Shine! Pedal push off 9:15am Sharp ish
Please join us for a bike ride on this beautiful scenic trail that starts in High Bridge, NJ. The trail is an old railroad path that has been converted into a pedestrian and bike trail. The trail is flat, hard packed fine white gravel and suitable for beginner to advance bike riders. It is recommended that you use a mountain or hybrid bike, although racing bikes can easily navigate the first half of the trail. Friends of Craigmeur Ski Club are welcome to join us. The trail is free! After the trip we will meet at Casa Maya Mexican Resturant in High Bridge for food and refreshments. It is a BYOB so plan accordingly.
Please click here if you would like to learn more about this easy to bike trail.
Most people will want to do at least 12~14 miles of this round trip since it is the most scenic part of the trail. This part goes from Highbridge to Califon’s Old train station and then back. The more adventurous or advanced riders can do 16 miles round trip. The 16 mile route will be chosen based on weather conditions.
The trail is easy to get to by car. You can get there from Chester via Rt 24 or by Route 80 in the Netcong area. Here are directions.
Columbia Trail driving directions:
- Take Rt. 80 to 206 South to Rt. 24 (Chester).
- Turn right onto take Rt. 24 West.
- Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NJ-24/CR-513/E MILL RD.
- Continue to follow CR-513.
- Turn RIGHT onto CR-513/CHURCH ST.
- Continue to follow CR-513 to Main Street.
- Afterwards, you will make a quick right into the municipal parking lot where we will meet.
Or, if you have a GPS use address 69 Van Sycle Place, High Bridge NJ – it’ll bring you right to the lot.
The Columbia Trail is across the street from the parking lot. The Restaurant is a block away from the parking lot and is an easy walk.
Please give yourself ample driving time to reach High Bridge. From Chester NJ, High Bridge is about a half-hour driving time.
You may contact me via email by clicking here (preferred) or via cell 973-713-9169 if you have any questions.
I plan to be at all of the regular club meetings at The Exchange Restaurant, Rockaway, NJ to answer questions.
Recommend items: Water, Extra clean shirt and a towel to wipe off dust and grime, if any, before entering the restaurant.
Please check out 2009’s pics by clicking here
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