Parking can be a challenge for this tour. There are a
few spaces at the wildlife management area and
wilderness observation trails.
The Great Swamp Tour consists of two loops passing
through and around the Great Swamp National Wildlife
Refuge. A remnant of a glacial lake in southern Morris
and northern Somerset counties, the Great Swamp
forms the source of the Passaic River.
Great Swamp
The routes feature some hills and only moderate traffic
volumes, at least during non-peak weekday hours.
But remember, the wildlife area is surrounded by
residential development. Because of this, bicyclists
must be prepared to share the road with motor
vehicle traffic.
The really ambitious bicyclist can begin at Jockey
Hollow and pick up Loops 1 and 2 at the Glen
Alpin/Green Village Road/Lee’s Hill Road intersection.
Or, they can make the three-mile trek to Jockey Hollow
as a side trip. It’s a worthwhile excursion to see this
encampment of log huts used by the Continental
Army in the winter of 1779-80.
The Great Swamp is one of the truly unspoiled natural
jewels of the state. Just 25 miles west of New York
City you’ll be serenaded by frogs and accompanied
by turtles as you enjoy the many resident bird species,
including the majestic blue heron.
For Loop #2, limited parking may be available at the
Somerset County Environmental Education Center,
Lord Stirling Equestrian Center or on local streets in
Basking Ridge and Far Hills.
For Loop #1, limited parking is available at the Morris
County Outdoor Education Center or on local streets
near Madison or Chatham.
Great Swamp
Ride
Great Swamp
Ride
General Tips
A Tour Guide for Cyclists
Plan ahead.
Read the route directions before beginning the ride.
Obey safety laws.
Obey all rules of the road! Keep to the right; ride with
traffic, not against it. Obey all traffic signs and signals.
In New Jersey, a bicyclist has the same rights and
responsibilities as a motor vehicle driver.
Use signals.
Show your intention clearly when turning and
changing lanes.
For more information
please contact:
Rev. 10/02
Bicycle Advocate
NJDOT
1035 Parkway Avenue
P.O. BOX 600
Trenton, NJ 08625
www.nj.gov/transportation
Share the road/trail.
Be aware of and respect the rights and safety of other
road and trail users, especially children, pedestrians,
and joggers.
Be aware of road conditions.
Users should take the trail as they find it. NJDOT does not
guarantee that the trail is completely free from conditions
that may be a hazard to bicycle traffic. In preparing this
route, every attempt has been made to select roads that
can provide a quality bicycle touring experience. However,
some route segments may have adverse conditions.
Road conditions continually change: pavements
deteriorate, roads are resurfaced, more development
leads to increased traffic. Conditions listed in this
route were effective at this printing.
Your comments will be useful in updating or revising the
route. E-mail comments to [email protected].
Be aware of traffic patterns.
Plan trips to avoid peak traffic hours. This route generally
utilizes low traffic volume roads. However, be careful if
you bicycle during peak commuter traffic.
New Jersey
Department of
Transportation
The routes feature some hills and only moderate traffic
volumes, at least during non-peak weekday hours.
But remember, the wildlife area is surrounded by
residential development. Because of this, bicyclists
must be prepared to share the road with motor
vehicle traffic.
Parking can be a challenge for this tour. There are a
few spaces at the wildlife management area and
wilderness observation trails.
The really ambitious bicyclist can begin at Jockey
Hollow and pick up Loops 1 and 2 at the Glen
Alpin/Green Village Road/Lee’s Hill Road intersection.
Or, they can make the three-mile trek to Jockey Hollow
as a side trip. It’s a worthwhile excursion to see this
encampment of log huts used by the Continental
Army in the winter of 1779-80.
The Great Swamp is one of the truly unspoiled natural
jewels of the state. Just 25 miles west of New York
City you’ll be serenaded by frogs and accompanied
by turtles as you enjoy the many resident bird species,
including the majestic blue heron.
For Loop #2, limited parking may be available at the
Somerset County Environmental Education Center,
Lord Stirling Equestrian Center or on local streets in
Basking Ridge and Far Hills.
For Loop #1, limited parking is available at the Morris
County Outdoor Education Center or on local streets
near Madison or Chatham.
Great Swamp
Ride
The Great Swamp Tour consists of two loops passing
through and around the Great Swamp National Wildlife
Refuge. A remnant of a glacial lake in southern Morris
and northern Somerset counties, the Great Swamp
forms the source of the Passaic River.
Great Swamp
Great Swamp
Ride
General Tips
A Tour Guide for Cyclists
Plan ahead.
Read the route directions before beginning the ride.
Obey safety laws.
Obey all rules of the road! Keep to the right; ride with
traffic, not against it. Obey all traffic signs and signals.
In New Jersey, a bicyclist has the same rights and
responsibilities as a motor vehicle driver.
Use signals.
Show your intention clearly when turning and
changing lanes.
For more information
please contact:
Rev. 10/02
Share the road/trail.
Be aware of and respect the rights and safety of other
road and trail users, especially children, pedestrians,
and joggers.
Bicycle Advocate
NJDOT
1035 Parkway Avenue
P.O. BOX 600
Trenton, NJ 08625
www.nj.gov/transportation
Be aware of road conditions.
Users should take the trail as they find it. NJDOT does not
guarantee that the trail is completely free from conditions
that may be a hazard to bicycle traffic. In preparing this
route, every attempt has been made to select roads that
can provide a quality bicycle touring experience. However,
some route segments may have adverse conditions.
Road conditions continually change: pavements
deteriorate, roads are resurfaced, more development
leads to increased traffic. Conditions listed in this
route were effective at this printing.
Your comments will be useful in updating or revising the
route. E-mail comments to [email protected].
Be aware of traffic patterns.
Plan trips to avoid peak traffic hours. This route generally
utilizes low traffic volume roads. However, be careful if
you bicycle during peak commuter traffic.
New Jersey
Department of
Transportation
Great Swamp Ride
Great Swamp
Ride
Both loop rides begin near the Great Swamp
National Refuge Headquarters at the intersection
of White Bridge Road and Pleasant Plains Road.
LOOP #1 (18.1 MILES)
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Steep downgrade. Bumpy railroad
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2.1
Left onto Route 202
14.2
1.6
Left onto CR 512 (Liberty Corner-Far Hills Rd)
becomes Church St
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Refuge Headquarters
18.2
4.0
Left onto CR 640 (Lyons Rd) becomes
CR 613 (Finley Ave)
2
Wildlife Observation Center
20.6
2.4
Thru Stonehouse Rd at light
3
Morris County Outdoor Education Center
20.8
0.2
Right at light onto Cross Rd
4
Basking Ridge
21.4
0.6
Left onto South Maple Ave at
intersection
5
Far Hills
6
Liberty Corner
7
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The State of New Jersey has published
this map to aid the cyclist and takes no
responsibility for user's safety and in
no way warrants the safety or fitness of
the suggested routes. Ride carefully.
This map illustrates the route and should
be used for general wayfinding purposes.
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White Bridge Rd and Pleasant Plains Rd
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2.4
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becomes Long Hill Rd/
Long Hill Rd is a long uphill climb
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3.2
To J o ckey H o l l ow
National Historic Park
(3 miles)
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1.3
Green Village Rd
East on White Bridge Rd
(toward New Vernon Rd)
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Cumulative
Mileage*
Bike Shop
Shopping Center/Mall
Direction of Steepness
Route Direction
Bridge
Railroad Tracks
Traffic Light
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