Rolling
rural hills of the "highlands" area of New Jersey. No turnpike
exits or chemical plants here. Overall you're going to see
some nice farmland and rolling hills and be taken to the
highest pont in New Jersey and take in a nice view.
If you like rural riding, you'll enjoy this ride.
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
Fairly
smooth winding, rolling 2-lane road whose speed limit ranges
from 15 to 55. Some twisties.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
Not
much goin' on in rural Northwest Jersey (cow tippin?), besides,
you're there for the ride aren't you? A few eateries here
and there.
The
route bigins in Phillipsburg,
NJ which sits just 20 or so miles from Allentown, PA.
Pick up Route 519 North in Phillipsburg, NJ just off of
Route 22. Simply stay on Route 519 from Phillipsburg to
Newton to Colesville. At Colesville you need to get on Route
23 and take it North (left) in to High Point. The first
clue you're in the highlands area is your view of the Water
Gap in Harmony Township... beeeeaaaauuuutiful. Note: Following
519 is tricky in Newton. And, about 55 of the 60 miles of
this route take place on Route 519. Just the last 5 or so
miles take place on Route 23.
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John Kurki - 1999 BMW
Posted 835 days ago
Take time to stop in Beemerville (yes that is the name of the town) and see the Space Farms Zoo and Museum. This zoo displays some healthy animals from all over the world--they are clean and well fed. See lions, tigers, and bears. Also see the nice collection of antique motorcycles and cars. Have a buffalo burger too!
I ride this road quite often it is AWSOME, VERY scenic. My route is I hit it in Newton head towards Phillipsburg. From there I hit the free bridge and cross into PA Hit 611 north and stop at the Riverside Grill about 20min. ride once you hit 611. On a nice Sunday or their bikenight Mondays you'll see a TON of sweet rides. I love this route because you go from some very scenic country cruising to a nice pleasant ride along the Delaware
This user rated the route: 10 out of 10
Posted 328 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous ride. You will have trouble keeping your eyes on the road, the scenery is spectacular. The one stop sign small towns, and vistas are great. One would never believe they are in NJ. A must ride!
This user rated the route: 10 out of 10
Posted 242 days ago
From Milford, NJ all to they way to High Point is and amazing ride. Some really fast sections in Sussex County with good turns. From 519 near Rt. 23 take Rt. 650 over the Mountian for some amazing scenery. All the back roads in Warren and Susex County are quite a bit of fun for any style of bike and or rider.
This user rated the route: 8 out of 10
Posted 90 days ago
Outstanding ride. First 20 miles N of Phillipsburg is freshly paved and like glass. Fairly straight in the southern 1/2, twists pick up in the N 1/2. Saw a black bear walking around some dude's front lawn about 3/4 of the way through. 519 turns off several times, but didn't miss any. Went up to high point, over to Milford and down 209 to 611 to complete the loop back to easton.
