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Allamuchy Mountain State Park is located three miles north of Hackettstown between Willow Grove/ Waterloo Road. (Route 604) on the east, Route 517 on the west, and Cranberry Lake (Route 206) on the north.
General Description: Allamuchy State Park encompasses 7,770 acres of rugged terrain. There are nearly 25 miles of trails ideal for a diverse mountain biking adventure. Fifteen in the Allamuchy Natural Area and about ten in the Northern section. The Allamuchy Natural Area has numerous fields maintained to show successional development of a mixed hardwood forest. The trails offer easy riding and wind through mixed hemlock-spruce forest and northern marshland habitats. Several trails provide access to scenic Deer Park Pond, centrally located within the Natural Area. Riders of all ability levels will find the park is ideal for a diverse mountain biking experience.
The Trails: The Park has 2 sections for riding: The Allamuchy Natural Area and the Northern section. The Allamuchy Natural Area is a patchwork of varied natural habitats. More than 14 miles of relatively level, well-marked and maintained singletrack and double-track forest roads wind through woodlands and fields. The surface is mostly hard-packed dirt and gravel with occasional muddy, rocky, and rooty sections. You will occasionally have to dodge thorny barberry bushes in places where the trail gets narrow. An experienced beginner will find it challenging. Bring mosquito repellent and apply lavishly before riding. The 20+ miles of trail in the Northern section of the Park are mostly unmarked and mismarked. Take a good trail map with you (try the local bike shops). Because its a fairly large area, it can be easy to get lost. This area of the park is a favorite haunt for advanced riders. The terrain is very rugged, geared for the expert rider who craves technical challenges. You will encounter demanding hill climbs, rocks, gullies and log jumps.
The Sussex Branch Rail Trail: A 3 mile section of the Sussex Branch Rail Trail starts at Waterloo Road and heads northwest to Cranberry Lake. Using an old railroad bed, this trail provides hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians a route from Waterloo Road through Kittatinny Valley State Park to Branchville, New Jersey.
Historical Note: Be sure to check out Waterloo Village located on the banks of the Morris Canal, on the Musconetcong River. Waterloo Village takes the visitor through time from a 400-year old Lenape (Delaware) Indian village to a bustling port along the once prosperous Morris Canal. This early 19th-century restored village contains a working mill complex with gristmills and sawmills, a general store, blacksmith shop and several historic houses. Classical and popular music programs are presented during the summer months.
For more information: Allamuchy Mountain and Stephens State Park: Phone: (908) 852-3790
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