Rutgers Ecological Preserve - Mountain Bike near Piscataway Township, New Jersey
~91 Rd 3, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854, USA,Piscataway Township,New Jersey
40.51628245, -74.43564966
Address: ~91 Rd 3, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854, USA
GPS: 40°30'58.6"N 74°26'8.3"W
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State: New Jersey
Trail Length: 5.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Type: Network
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

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Small park with roots and hardpack trails. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

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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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Piscataway Township, New Jersey

  1. Head east toward S Randolphville Rd (0.2 mi)
  2. Turn right onto S Randolphville Rd (0.5 mi)
  3. Turn left to stay on S Randolphville Rd (1.3 mi)
  4. Continue straight (161 ft)
  5. Slight right onto Metlars Ln (0.3 mi)
  6. Continue onto Suttons Ln (0.8 mi)
  7. Turn right onto Rd 3
    Destination will be on the right
    (0.7 mi)
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