BEDMINSTER HIKE & BIKE TRAIL:
BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY
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Last Updated: August 20, 2019
Length: Robert F Holtaway Trail; 0.8 miles
River Road Park to Burnt Mills Park Trail; 1.3 miles
Bedminster Hike-Bike Trail North; 1.3 miles
Bedminster Hike-Bike Trail South; 1.2 miles
Difficulty: Easy. Mostly flat paved trail.
Directions:
To Start from River Road Park; From I-287 take exit 22 to Route 202 north. Take the River Rd exit, then turn right into River Rd Park. Continue right and park near the pedestrian bridge.
The Bedminster Hike & Bike Trail connects the Bedminster Village Area to The Hills housing development and all three township parks (Burnt Mills Park, River Road Park and Miller Lane Park). From River Road Park two trails head north and two trails head south all starting from the pedestrian bridge that crosses over ATT Way and underneath Route 202.
Starting from River Road Park by the pedestrian bridge; Map Board. From the pedestrian bridge you have four options:
Option 1: Travel North through River Road Park along the paved Robert F Holtaway Trail past the ball fields and Dog Park and enter the woods. Map Board. The trail winds through the woods ending at Thosmor Rd after 0.8 miles.
Option 2: Travel South through River Road Park along the gravel park road out the entrance where you'll pick up the paved River Road Park to Burnt Mills Park Trail. The trail heads out to Route 202 and travels south crossing over the North Branch Raritan River where it heads into the woods. The trail winds through open woods with a slight uphill grade crossing a couple of small bridges. Come to Burnt Mill Park after 1.3 miles where you'll find picnic tables, a pavilion, sports fields, Dog Park and a Porto-potty.
Options 3 & 4: From River Road Park cross the pedestrian Bridge over ATT Way, then underneath Route 202 to an intersection after 0.2 miles. Here the Bedminster Hike-Bike Trail travels both north and south.
Heading North; The Bedminster Hike-Bike Trail follows the North Branch Raritan River underneath AT&T Way and into the woods passing by a pond on your left. Cross a small stream and come to Miller Lane Park. Sports fields, playground and Porto-potty. Back into the woods and the trail comes to Bedminster Township School after 1.1 miles.
Heading South; The Bedminster Hike-Bike Trail follows the North Branch Raritan River underneath AT&T Way and into the woods. Cross the North Branch Raritan River beside Route 202. The trail then takes you up and over ramps and underneath I-287 to Robertson Dr at 1 mile.
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