Voorhees State Park Trail (Hunterdon County)

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The trail begins at Voorhees State Park where you can speak to park officials about the wildlife viewing opportunities on the 7 trails or maybe visit the observatory. From there it’s a short ride to the center of High Bridge, where you might want to stop for a bite to eat before you access the 7-mile Columbia trail that takes you above the Raritan River and provides access to Ken Lockwood Gorge. In case you don’t want to walk to Ken Lockwood our trails will take you through Ken Lockwood Gorge before proceeding onto Teetertown Preserve, we will visit both the Mountain Farm site along with the Ravine itself, along the way you might want to stop and take advantage of the amenities on this road. From there it’s off to the west for Point Mountain and Miquin Woods, both Hunterdon County Park sites, before we swing over to Hampton Boro Park for a look at the Musconetcong River. You will cross State Highway 31 on the way, a short distance north you will find a gas station, rest rooms and food. We will wrap up our journey at Charlestown Reserve for a hike through this second generation oak-hickory forest habitat.


Musconetcong Reflections at Point Mountain

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Trail Directions 
Modified By Administrator  on 4/12/2008 11:01:03 AM)

To Voorhees State Park

From I-78 West take exit 17 and merge onto State Highway 31 North.  Turn Right at the second traffic light onto CR 513 North. Follow signs for Park.

Take exit 16 on I-78 east, cross I-78 to traffic light. Proceed through traffic light. At stop sign turn left, merge onto State Highway 31 north. At second light on State Highway 31 North turn right on CR 513 and follow signs for CR513 North/Voorhees State Park through High Bridge.

To Columbia Trailhead

Exit park onto CR-513 South and after 2.0 miles turn Right onto Church Street (follow signs for CR-513 South). Turn Left onto CR513/Main Street and take your immediate Right into Municipal Parking Lot. Walk out of parking area and cross street to where trailhead begins

Ken Lockwood Gorge

Turn Left onto Main Street/CR-513 North and make your first Right turn onto Church Street and then your first Left onto CR-513 North/Fairview Avenue. Proceed 0.5 miles and turn Right onto Silverthorne Road, very shortly, turn Right at the stop sign onto Cokesbury Road. After 1.0 miles turn Left onto Stonemill Road (after crossing bridge, there is no street sign). Stonemill Road turns into Raritan River Road and then River Road. After 2.5 miles Ken Lockwood Gorge ends at Hoffman Crossing.

To Teetertown Ravine section of Teetertown Preserve

Turn Left onto Hoffman Crossing Road and then turn Right onto CR-513 North. After 1.5 miles turn Left onto Sliker Road. Proceed 0.8 miles and turn Right onto Teetertown Road and after 0.5 miles bear left at fork to remain on Teetertown Road. After 0.9 miles turn Left at stop sign onto Hollow Brook Road. Ravine starts approximately 0.1 miles. There is parking on shoulder for two cars at the trailhead approximately 0.4 miles.

To Mountain Farm Section of Teetertown Preserve

Return to Sliker Road and turn right. Proceed 0.8 miles and turn Right onto Pleasant Grove Road and proceed 0.5 miles turning Right into drive way of Mountain Farm.

To Point Mountain

Return to Sliker Road and turn Right and after 0.7 miles and passing Pulaski Road, bear right to stay on Sliker Road. Proceed 0.3 miles bearing left onto Anthony Road and after 0.5 miles turn Right onto Mount Lebanon Road. Proceed 2.5 miles (road will turn to Point Mountain Road) and parking area is on the Right just after CR 645/Musconetcong Road which is on the left.

Point Mountain - Mountain Top Road Access

Exit parking area and turn Right immediately onto Musconetcong Road/CR 645 South. Proceed 2.2 miles turn Left onto Hollow Road. After 1.3 miles turn Left onto Mountain Top Road and after 0.8 miles turn Right into parking area.

Miquin Woods

Turn Right onto Mountain Top Road and after 0.8 miles turn Left at the stop sign onto Hollow Road. Stay to your left and after 0.5 miles turn Right onto Newport Road. After 0.4 miles turn Left into driveway, proceed a short distance to parking.

To Hampton Boro Park

Turn Left out of driveway and continue on Newport Road. After 0.5 miles turn right onto Red Mill Road. Proceed 1.0 miles and stay to your left to remain on Red Mill Road. After 0.9 miles turn Left at the stop sign onto Forge Hill Road and after less than 0.1 miles turn Right onto Mackenzie Road. After 0.6 miles make a slight right onto Dutch Hill Road and then continue on Robin Hill Lane. Proceed 0.4 miles and turn Right onto State Highway 31 North. After 0.6 miles take a hard Left onto Main Street at the traffic light (CR 645/Musconetcong Road Intersection) and continue 0.2 miles turning Right onto Valley Road. Take your first Right into the entrance to Park (less than 0.1 miles) 

To Charlestown Reservation

Turn Left out of parking area and turn Right at the stop sign onto Main Street
After 0.6 turn Right onto CR 635 South/New Street and proceed 0.3 miles and turn Left at the stop sign onto CR 635/Charlestown Road. Continue 0.6 miles turning Right into parking area.

 
New Post 5/7/2008 8:57 AM
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Re: Trail Directions 

The trail description is not edited and very difficult to follow. I gave it a quick edit for some suggestions

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The trail begins at Voorhees State Park—stop in! Park officials can direct you to wildlife viewing opportunities on the 7 trails or to the observatory. It’s a short ride to the center of High Bridge, where you can access the 7-mile Columbia Trail rises above the Raritan River and provides access to Ken Lockwood Gorge. High Bridge is a great place to stop for a bite to eat! If you’d rather drive, our trail takes you through Ken Lockwood Gorge before proceeding on to Teetertown Preserve. Mountain Farm is a perfect place to stop and take advantage of the amenities on along the way before you enjoy the fabulous Teetertown Ravine. From there it’s off to the west to Point Mountain and Miquin Woods, both part of the Hunterdon County Park system. Follow the trail across State Highway 31, before swinging over to Hampton Boro Park and the banks of the Musconetcong River. Just north on Route 31 you will find a gas station, rest rooms and food. Wrap up your journey at Charlestown Reserve for a hike through this second generation oak-hickory forest habitat.
 
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