Skyline Drive
Climbs straight out of Oakland into the Ramapo Mountains, with wide views across the ridges. A short trail from the road leads to the Ramapo fire tower.
Explore North JerseyThe roads
The roads
worth learning for
Northwest New Jersey is ridges, reservoirs, state forests and the Delaware River. These are the roads riders talk about.
Route 511 by the reservoirs
Runs along the shores of the Wanaque and Monksville reservoirs, with water on one side and forest on the other.
Warwick Turnpike
Climbs into Hewitt State Forest past Upper Greenwood Lake. It's quiet and wooded, with a good rhythm of curves.
Old Mine Road
Runs along the Delaware River through the national recreation area. It's one of the oldest roads in the country and feels like it.
Route 23 to High Point
Heads north to High Point State Park and the monument at New Jersey's highest elevation, with views into three states.
Sunrise Mountain
A narrow climb up the Kittatinny Ridge to an overlook facing Pennsylvania to the west and Skylands farms to the east.
Back roads in the parks can be narrow, steep and patched in places. Ride them in daylight, watch for gravel and deer, and build up to them after your first few weeks of riding.
The rider map
Where North Jersey riders shop, eat, meet and ride
Dealers and gear shops, rider-friendly stops and bike nights, scenic roads and destinations, and the clubs and events where riders get together. Tap a pin for details.
◆ Training rangesDashed pins mark where a scenic road startsTown outlines: U.S. Census and NJ GIS
Shop & service
- Cross Country Cycle of Hasbrouck HeightsHasbrouck Heights, Bergen · BMW Motorrad
- Cycle Gear Hasbrouck HeightsHasbrouck Heights, Bergen · Helmets, apparel, tire and Bluetooth install
- JPR CyclesLyndhurst, Bergen · Sales, service, repairs, accessories
- Locomotion PowersportsMahwah, Bergen · Triumph, Royal Enfield, Polaris Slingshot
- Circle CycleRidgefield, Bergen · Independent used sales, service, storage, gear
- Bergen County Harley-DavidsonRochelle Park, Bergen · Harley-Davidson new and used
- Motorcycle MallBelleville, Essex · Ducati, Indian, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa, CFMoto, Can-Am, Polaris
- Tribal Iron CustomsFairfield, Essex · Custom shop
- RetrocycleBoonton, Morris · Restoration, powder coating, V-twin parts
- North Jersey CustomsDenville, Morris · Repairs, modifications, custom builds
- Hanover PowersportsEast Hanover, Morris · Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna, Benelli
- Ledgewood PowersportsLedgewood, Morris · Kawasaki, Can-Am, Polaris, Sea-Doo
- Garden State Harley-DavidsonMorris Plains, Morris · Harley-Davidson new and used
- Garden State PowersportsMorris Plains, Morris · CFMoto motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides
- Pompton Sport CenterPompton Plains, Morris · Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki
- The Cycle ExchangeAndover, Sussex · Yamaha, Suzuki, Kymco, pre-owned Harley-Davidson
- Town & Country Cycle CenterHamburg, Sussex · KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Beta, Kawasaki, Sherco
- Vintage SmokeStanhope, Sussex · Performance parts for vintage Yamaha two-strokes
- Motor MedicsElizabeth, Union · Repair, rebuilds, electrical, tires, exhaust
- ASAP MotoLinden, Union · Used multi-brand sales, tires, dyno tuning, service
- Liberty Harley-DavidsonRahway, Union · Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Suzuki
- Legendary CyclesBelvidere, Warren · Harley and trike custom parts and apparel
- Full Throttle Automotive and Cycle RepairWashington, Warren · Repair shop
- Washington Cycle WorksWashington, Warren · Suspension tuning, repair, track support, gear
Eat & meet
- Bogota Press Cafe (Bikes & Breakfast)Bogota, Bergen · Café
- Patisserie Florentine (Bikes & Breakfast)Closter, Bergen · Bakery café
- The Plank Pizza Co Beer ParlorSaddle Brook, Bergen · Pizza/beer bar
- Rutt's HutClifton, Passaic · Classic hot dog stand
- The YardHaledon, Passaic · Venue
- Pompton Lakes Elks LodgePompton Lakes, Passaic · Lodge
- Great Notch InnWoodland Park, Passaic · Roadhouse with live bands
- Holy Chick! Mother Cruster!Franklin, Sussex · Chicken/pizza spot
- Krogh's Restaurant & Brew PubSparta, Sussex · Brewpub with rooftop bar
- Airport PubSussex, Sussex · Pub at Sussex Airport
- Heaven Hill FarmVernon, Sussex · Farm market and bakery
- Blairstown DinerBlairstown, Warren · Classic diner
- Hot Dog Johnny'sButtzville, Warren · Roadside hot dog stand since 1944
Explore
- Fort Lee Loop (Palisades Interstate Parkway)Fort Lee, Bergen · Parkway loop
- Skyline DriveOakland, Bergen / Passaic · Mountain road
- Eagle Rock Reservation & 9/11 MemorialWest Orange, Essex · Overlook / memorial
- Eagle Rock to Mills ReservationWest Orange, Essex · Twisty ridge road
- Chester to Frenchtown (CR 513)Chester, Morris · County road
- Mendham to Clinton LoopMendham, Morris · Back-road loop
- New Jersey Botanical Garden at SkylandsRingwood, Passaic · State park / garden
- Monksville ReservoirRingwood / West Milford, Passaic · Reservoir
- Clinton RoadWest Milford, Passaic · Watershed road
- Long Pond Ironworks State ParkWest Milford, Passaic · Historic site
- Warwick TurnpikeWest Milford, Passaic · Mountain road
- Sussex County FairgroundsAugusta, Sussex · Fairgrounds / events
- Sunrise Mountain OverlookBranchville, Sussex · Overlook
- Sunrise Mountain RoadBranchville, Sussex · Ridge road
- Grand Cascades Lodge (Crystal Springs Resort)Hamburg, Sussex · Resort hotel
- Peters Valley School of CraftLayton, Sussex · Craft gallery / village
- Sterling Hill Mining MuseumOgdensburg, Sussex · Museum
- Northern NJ Veterans Memorial CemeterySparta, Sussex · Memorial
- White Deer Plaza (Lake Mohawk)Sparta, Sussex · Village
- Waterloo VillageStanhope, Sussex · Historic village
- High Point State Park & MonumentSussex, Sussex · State park / overlook
- Swartswood State ParkSwartswood, Sussex · State park / lake
- Space Farms Zoo & MuseumWantage, Sussex · Museum / zoo
- Ventimiglia VineyardWantage, Sussex · Winery
- Watchung ReservationMountainside, Union · County park
- Four Sisters WineryBelvidere, Warren · Winery
- CR 521 / CR 617 Blairstown–StillwaterBlairstown, Warren · County road
- Lakota Wolf PreserveColumbia, Warren · Wildlife preserve
- Kittatinny PointDelaware Water Gap NRA, Warren · River overlook / visitor area
- Millbrook VillageHardwick, Warren · Historic village
- White Lake & Vass FarmsteadHardwick, Warren · Lake / historic farm
- Historic Village of HopeHope, Warren · Historic village
- Route 519 Phillipsburg to High PointPhillipsburg, Warren · County road
- Villa Milagro VineyardsPhillipsburg, Warren · Winery
Community
- Bikes & Breakfast North JerseyBogota, Bergen · Monthly rider breakfast meetup
- North Jersey Riders (Meetup)Paramus, Bergen · Open riding group, all makes
- Bergen Harley-Davidson Bike NightRochelle Park, Bergen · Monthly bike night, 4th Thursday Apr–Oct
- Garden State Girls Motorcycle Riding GroupRochelle Park, Bergen · Women's riding group
- Nutley Rotary Car Truck & Motorcycle ShowNutley, Essex · Bike show (October)
- Garden State H.O.G. ChapterMorris Plains, Morris · H.O.G. chapter
- AMCA Colonial ChapterWest Milford, Passaic · Antique/vintage motorcycle club
- Benefit Ride for NNJ Veterans Memorial CemeteryFranklin, Sussex · Charity ride (October)
- Liberty H.O.G. ChapterRahway, Union · H.O.G. chapter
- Liberty H.O.G. Toy RunRahway, Union · Charity toy run (November)
- Rolling Thunder NJ Chapter 2 Ride for FreedomRoselle, Union · POW/MIA ride (September)
- AMCA Colonial Chapter Swap Meet & Bike ShowColumbia, Warren · Swap meet / vintage show (October)
- Troopers Bridge Foundation Motorcycle RunPhillipsburg, Warren · Charity ride (October)
Interested in getting started?
Beginner classes run on a closed practice range, and you can sign up for one today.